For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,758 students in Wilkes County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wilkes County, NC are Moravian Falls Elementary School, Ronda-clingman Elementary School and Mulberry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkes County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Wilkes County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Wilkes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moravian Falls Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2001 Moravian Falls Rd
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 838-4077
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 838-4077
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Ronda-clingman Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
316 Ronda-clingman School Rd
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4200
Ronda, NC 28670
(336) 651-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
190 Mulberry School Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4641
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Millers Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4320 North Nc Hwy 16
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6000
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 903-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Wilkesboro Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1248 School St
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-4261
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-4261
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Roaring River Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
283 White Plains Rd
Roaring River, NC 28669
(336) 696-4628
Roaring River, NC 28669
(336) 696-4628
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
532 Champion Mt Pleasant Rd
Ferguson, NC 28624
(336) 651-7600
Ferguson, NC 28624
(336) 651-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5464 Mountain View Rd
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 696-5512
Hays, NC 28635
(336) 696-5512
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
C C Wright Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Cc Wright School Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-5513
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-5513
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
North Wilkesboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Flint Hill Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-2872
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-2872
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wilkes County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wilkes County, NC include Moravian Falls Elementary School, Ronda-clingman Elementary School and Mulberry Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wilkes County?
11 public preschools are located in Wilkes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes County?
Wilkes County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% 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 Wilkes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wilkes County include: Roaring River Elementary School vs. Ronda-clingman Elementary School, North Wilkesboro Elementary School vs. Mulberry Elementary School, North Wilkesboro Elementary School vs. Wilkesboro Elementary School
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