For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,237 students in Thomasville, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Thomasville, NC are Hasty Elementary School, Pilot Elementary School and Fair Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomasville, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Thomasville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Thomasville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hasty Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Hasty School Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 475-1924
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 475-1924
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Pilot Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Pilot School Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-7965
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-7965
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Fair Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
217 Cedar Lodge Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-7020
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-7020
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
Brier Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Watford Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-8200
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #55.
Thomasville Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 E Sunrise Avenue
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4160
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4160
Grades: PK-3
| 756 students
Thomasville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 Watford Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 242-5505
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 242-5505
Grades: 1-8
| 69 students
400 Turner St
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4200
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Thomasville, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Thomasville, NC include Hasty Elementary School, Pilot Elementary School and Fair Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Thomasville?
5 public preschools are located in Thomasville.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomasville?
Thomasville public preschools minority enrollment is 48% 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 Thomasville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Thomasville include: Thomasville Primary vs. Fair Grove Elementary School, Brier Creek Elementary School vs. Fair Grove Elementary School, Fair Grove Elementary School vs. Brier Creek Elementary School
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