For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,193 students in Thomasville, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Thomasville, NC are Hasty Elementary School, Pilot Elementary School and Fair Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomasville, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Thomasville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Thomasville, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hasty Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Hasty School Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 475-1924
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 475-1924
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Pilot Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Pilot School Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-7965
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-7965
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Fair Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
217 Cedar Lodge Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-7020
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Brier Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Watford Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-8200
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Thomasville Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 E Sunrise Avenue
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4160
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4160
Gr: PK-3 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Thomasville, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Thomasville, NC include Hasty Elementary School, Pilot Elementary School and Fair Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Thomasville?
5 public preschools are located in Thomasville.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomasville?
Thomasville public preschools minority enrollment is 49% 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 Thomasville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Thomasville include: Thomasville Primary vs. Fair Grove Elementary School, Brier Creek Elementary School vs. Fair Grove Elementary School, Fair Grove Elementary School vs. Brier Creek Elementary School
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