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Best Surry County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,349 students in Surry County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Surry County, NC are C B Eller Elementary School, Dobson Elementary School and White Plains Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Surry County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Surry County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Surry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C B Eller Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1288 Cb Eller School Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 903-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Dobson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 W Atkins Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8913
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
White Plains Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
710 Cadle Ford Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 320-3434
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
519 S Franklin Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2459
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
948 Copeland School Road
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-2572
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1539 E Pine St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Elkin Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
135 Old Virginia Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-2756
Gr: PK-6 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Pilot Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
218 Friends St.
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 444-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
273 Jessup Grove Church Rd
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 351-2745
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
734 Flippin Road
Lowgap, NC 27024
(336) 352-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
505 Mountain Park Rd
State Road, NC 28676
(336) 874-3933
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Rockford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
719 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary
315 Culbert Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-9046
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Surry County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Surry County, NC include C B Eller Elementary School, Dobson Elementary School and White Plains Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Surry County?
13 public preschools are located in Surry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Surry County?
Surry County public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Surry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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