For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 243 students in Gates County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Gates County, NC is Gatesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gates County, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Gates County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gates County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gatesville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
709 North Main Street
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0613
Gatesville, NC 27938
(252) 357-0613
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gates County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gates County, NC include Gatesville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gates County?
1 public preschools are located in Gates County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gates County?
Gates County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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