For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 702 students in Burnsville, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Burnsville, NC are Blue Ridge Elementary School and Burnsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnsville, 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 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Burnsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Burnsville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
910 Cane River School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-8150
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-8150
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
395 Burnsville School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-4515
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-4515
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Burnsville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Bald Creek School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2535
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2535
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
55 Bee Log Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-3271
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-3271
Grades: K-5
| 47 students
1175 Clearmont School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2337
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2337
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
505 Burnsville School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6101
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6101
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Burnsville, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Burnsville, NC include Blue Ridge Elementary School and Burnsville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Burnsville?
2 public preschools are located in Burnsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Burnsville?
Burnsville public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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