For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 212 students in Elk Park, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Elk Park, NC is Freedom Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk Park, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Elk Park have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Elk Park, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Trail Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6110 North Us Hwy 19e
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Elk Park, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
60 Flat Springs Rd
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 898-4343
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 898-4343
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Elk Park, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Elk Park, NC include Freedom Trail Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elk Park?
1 public preschools are located in Elk Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Park?
Elk Park public preschools minority enrollment is 8% 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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