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Public School Review - Established 2003

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in North Carolina

The average student-teacher ratio in North Carolina public preschools is approximately 15:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 10:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1

Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in North Carolina (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kingswood School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
271 Mercantile Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4128
Rank: #22.
Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
517 W Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5200
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
2315 Coliseum Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 727-2440
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
North Shelby
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
1701 Charles Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
607 W Mcintosh St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Haynes Inman Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
200 Haynes Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Lenoir County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
2529 Cedar Dell Lane, Haigler-
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-4264
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Metro School
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
405 S Davidson St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5450
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
North Liberty
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
523 Enola Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-9656
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
138 Bethel School Rd
Sugar Grove, NC 28679
(828) 297-2240
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Gateway Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
3205 East Wendover Aveune
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Pcs Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-1089
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
The Special Children's School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
4505 Shattalon Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4191
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Webb Street School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
1623 N Webb Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 864-9667
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Conover Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
108 7th Street Place Sw
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-9532
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Mabel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
404 Mabel School Road
Zionville, NC 28698
(828) 297-2512
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Ocracoke School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
120 Schoolhouse Rd
Ocracoke, NC 27960
(252) 928-3251
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
Atlantic Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
151 School Dr
Atlantic, NC 28511
(252) 225-3961
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
Benton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
1200 Concord Ave
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3100
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
C C Spaulding Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
1531 S Roxboro Road
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3974
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
Diggs-latham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
986 Hutton Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-4102
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
Druid Hills Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
2801 Lucena Ave
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5515
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
First Flight Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
107 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-1111
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
Glenn Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
2415 E Geer Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3920
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
189 Big Hill Road
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-3606
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
Hall-woodward Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
125 Nicholson Road
Winston Salem, NC 27107
(336) 703-4238
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
J W Coon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
905 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6141
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
Kirkman Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
1101 North Centennial Street
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 819-2905
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
Poe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
400 Peyton St
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 250-4777
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
Powell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
1130 Marlborough Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
Sadie Saulter
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
400 Spruce St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
Saluda Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
214 E Main Street
Saluda, NC 28773
(828) 894-1040
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
South Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
811 Howell St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-7004
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
Tyrrell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
486 Elementary School Road
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-3881
Rank: #18 - 3518. - 35.
W G Pearson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
3501 Fayettville Street
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3988
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Frequently Asked Questions

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