For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,450 students in Mount Airy, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mount Airy, NC are White Plains Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Flat Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Airy, 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 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Mount Airy have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Mount Airy, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Plains Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
710 Cadle Ford Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 320-3434
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 320-3434
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 S Franklin Road
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2459
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2459
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1539 E Pine St
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2910
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
315 Culbert Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-9046
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 789-9046
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mount Airy, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mount Airy, NC include White Plains Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Flat Rock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mount Airy?
4 public preschools are located in Mount Airy.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Airy?
Mount Airy public preschools minority enrollment is 38% 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 Mount Airy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mount Airy include: Bruce H. Tharrington Primary vs. Flat Rock Elementary School, Bruce H. Tharrington Primary vs. Franklin Elementary School
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