For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,737 students in Cabarrus County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cabarrus County, NC are Harrisburg Elementary School, R Brown Mcallister Elementary School and Charles E Boger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cabarrus County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Cabarrus County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cabarrus County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Stallings Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6190
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6190
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
R Brown Mcallister Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Sunnyside Drive Se
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6270
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Charles E Boger Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5150 Dove Field Lane
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 260-6130
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 260-6130
Gr: PK-5 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 Midland Road
Midland, NC 28107
(704) 260-6070
Midland, NC 28107
(704) 260-6070
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Rocky River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5454 Rocky River Road
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6290
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
North Kannapolis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Walnut Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2935
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2935
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
W M Irvin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Gold Rush Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6330
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Winecoff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Winecoff Sch Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6370
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6370
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cabarrus County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cabarrus County, NC include Harrisburg Elementary School, R Brown Mcallister Elementary School and Charles E Boger Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cabarrus County?
7 public preschools are located in Cabarrus County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cabarrus County?
Cabarrus County public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cabarrus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cabarrus County include: Bethel Elementary School vs. Harrisburg Elementary School
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