For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 989 students in Alleghany County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Alleghany County, NC are Glade Creek Elementary School, Piney Creek Elementary School and Sparta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alleghany County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Alleghany County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Alleghany County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glade Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32 Glade Creek Sch Road
Ennice, NC 28623
(336) 657-3388
Ennice, NC 28623
(336) 657-3388
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Piney Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
559 Piney Creek Sch Road
Piney Creek, NC 28663
(336) 359-2988
Piney Creek, NC 28663
(336) 359-2988
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Sparta Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Main Street
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-8546
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-8546
Gr: PK-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Alleghany County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Alleghany County, NC include Glade Creek Elementary School, Piney Creek Elementary School and Sparta Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Alleghany County?
3 public preschools are located in Alleghany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alleghany County?
Alleghany County public preschools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Alleghany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Alleghany County include: Glade Creek Elementary School vs. Sparta Elementary School, Sparta Elementary School vs. Glade Creek Elementary School, Piney Creek Elementary School vs. Sparta Elementary School
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