For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,366 students in Siler City, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Siler City, NC are Silk Hope School, Siler City Elementary School and Virginia Cross Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Siler City, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Siler City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Siler City, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silk Hope School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7945 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-3911
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-3911
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Siler City Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
671 Ellington Road
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-2032
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-2032
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Virginia Cross Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
234 Cross School Road
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4279
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4279
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Siler City, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Siler City, NC include Silk Hope School, Siler City Elementary School and Virginia Cross Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Siler City?
3 public preschools are located in Siler City.
What is the racial composition of students in Siler City?
Siler City public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Siler City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Siler City include: Virginia Cross Elementary School vs. Siler City Elementary School, Siler City Elementary School vs. Virginia Cross Elementary School
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