For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 506 students in Mill Spring, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Mill Spring, NC are Polk Central Elementary School and Sunny View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mill Spring, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Mill Spring have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Mill Spring, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polk Central Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2141 South Nc9 Hwy
Mill Spring, NC 28756
(828) 894-8233
Mill Spring, NC 28756
(828) 894-8233
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Sunny View Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
86 Sunny View School Road
Mill Spring, NC 28756
(828) 894-1050
Mill Spring, NC 28756
(828) 894-1050
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mill Spring, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Mill Spring, NC include Polk Central Elementary School and Sunny View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mill Spring?
2 public preschools are located in Mill Spring.
What is the racial composition of students in Mill Spring?
Mill Spring public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mill Spring are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mill Spring include: Sunny View Elementary School vs. Polk Central Elementary School, Polk Central Elementary School vs. Sunny View Elementary School
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