For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,062 students in Arden, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Arden, NC are Glen Arden Elementary School and Avery's Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arden, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Arden have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Arden, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glen Arden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Pinehurst Circle
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1800
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1800
Gr: PK-4 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Avery's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Park South Boulevard
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1810
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1810
Gr: PK-4 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Arden, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Arden, NC include Glen Arden Elementary School and Avery's Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Arden?
2 public preschools are located in Arden.
What is the racial composition of students in Arden?
Arden public preschools minority enrollment is 46% 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 Arden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Arden include: Avery's Creek Elementary School vs. Glen Arden Elementary School, Glen Arden Elementary School vs. Avery's Creek Elementary School
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