For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 579 students in Mills River, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Mills River, NC is Mills River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mills River, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Mills River have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mills River, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mills River Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
94 School House Road
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 891-6563
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 891-6563
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mills River, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mills River, NC include Mills River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mills River?
1 public preschools are located in Mills River.
What is the racial composition of students in Mills River?
Mills River public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).