For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,972 students in Waxhaw, NC. The top-ranked public preschools in Waxhaw, NC are New Town Elementary School, Marvin Elementary School and Waxhaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waxhaw, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Waxhaw have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Waxhaw, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Town Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Waxhaw-indian Tr. Rd.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Marvin Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9700 Marvin School Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Waxhaw Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Old Providence Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1590
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1590
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waxhaw, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waxhaw, NC include New Town Elementary School, Marvin Elementary School and Waxhaw Elementary School. Waxhaw has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public preschools are located in Waxhaw?
3 public preschools are located in Waxhaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Waxhaw?
Waxhaw public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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