For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 6,369 students in Rowan County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Rowan County, NC are Cool Spring Elementary School, Rockwell Elementary School and West Rowan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowan County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Rowan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Rowan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cool Spring Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1969 Mocksville Hwy
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 873-4949
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 873-4949
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Rockwell Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 Link St
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-3145
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-3145
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
West Rowan Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 Mimosa St
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Shive Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Holshouser Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-2899
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-2899
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3860 Liberty Rd
Gold Hill, NC 28071
(704) 636-0169
Gold Hill, NC 28071
(704) 636-0169
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #66.
Granite Quarry Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
118 South Walnut St
Granite Quarry, NC 28072
(704) 279-2154
Granite Quarry, NC 28072
(704) 279-2154
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #77.
China Grove Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
514 South Franklin St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7708
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7708
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #88.
Isenberg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 639-3009
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 639-3009
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #99.
Knollwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3075 Shue Rd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 857-3400
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 857-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #1010.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Hurley School Rd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 639-3038
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 639-3038
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1111.
North Rowan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Charles St
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 639-3042
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 639-3042
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1212.
Koontz Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
685 East Ritchie Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 216-0273
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 216-0273
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1313.
Dole Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
465 Choate Rd
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 639-3046
Salisbury, NC 28146
(704) 639-3046
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rowan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
107 School St
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
925 North Enochville Ave
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 933-2534
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 933-2534
Grades: K-5
| 211 students
Essie Mae Kiser Foxx Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
729 N Long St
East Spencer, NC 28039
(704) 603-4460
East Spencer, NC 28039
(704) 603-4460
Grades: K-6
| 99 students
1000 School St
Faith, NC 28041
(704) 279-3195
Faith, NC 28041
(704) 279-3195
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
1625 Park Rd W
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 633-2922
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 633-2922
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
1010 Airport Road
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 630-9200
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 630-9200
Grades: K-5
| 44 students
9055 School St
Woodleaf, NC 27054
(704) 278-2203
Woodleaf, NC 27054
(704) 278-2203
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rowan County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Rowan County, NC include Cool Spring Elementary School, Rockwell Elementary School and West Rowan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rowan County?
13 public preschools are located in Rowan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rowan County?
Rowan County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% 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 Rowan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rowan County include: Rockwell Elementary School vs. Shive Elementary School, Shive Elementary School vs. Rockwell Elementary School, Knollwood Elementary School vs. Koontz Elementary School
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