For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 557 students in Rowland, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Rowland, NC is Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rowland, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Rowland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rowland, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2547 Nc Hwy 710 South
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 521-4272
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 521-4272
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
607 S Martin Luther King St
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rowland, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
408 W Chapel St
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3983
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3983
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
3268 South Robeson Rd
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3987
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
607 S Martin L King Jr St
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Rowland, NC 28383
(910) 422-3791
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rowland, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Rowland, NC include Union Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rowland?
2 public preschools are located in Rowland.
What is the racial composition of students in Rowland?
Rowland public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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