For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,488 students in Yadkin County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Yadkin County, NC are Forbush Elementary School, East Bend Elementary School and Fall Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yadkin County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Yadkin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Yadkin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forbush Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Bloomtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
East Bend Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 School Street
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Fall Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2720 Smithtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1128
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1128
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Boonville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 East Main Street
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1115
Boonville, NC 27011
(336) 551-1115
Gr: PK-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Courtney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2529 Courtney-huntsville Rd
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1120
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
West Yadkin Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4432 Old Us 421 Hwy
Hamptonville, NC 27020
(336) 551-1165
Hamptonville, NC 27020
(336) 551-1165
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Yadkinville Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 North State Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1175
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 551-1175
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Jonesville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Cedarbrook Rd
Jonesville, NC 28642
(336) 551-1148
Jonesville, NC 28642
(336) 551-1148
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Yadkin County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Yadkin County, NC include Forbush Elementary School, East Bend Elementary School and Fall Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Yadkin County?
8 public preschools are located in Yadkin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yadkin County?
Yadkin County public preschools minority enrollment is 33% 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 Yadkin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Yadkin County include: Boonville Elementary School vs. Jonesville Elementary School, West Yadkin Elementary School vs. Jonesville Elementary School, Yadkinville Elementary School vs. Forbush Elementary School
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