For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,552 students in Stokes County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Stokes County, NC are Shoals Elementary School, Poplar Springs Elementary School and King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stokes County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Stokes County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Stokes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1800 Shoals Road
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 325-2518
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 325-2518
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Hobe Kiser Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-0234
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-0234
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
152 East School St
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-5824
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-5824
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pinnacle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Surry Line Rd
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 368-2990
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 368-2990
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #55.
Walnut Cove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Walnut Cove School Rd
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4408
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
(336) 591-4408
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Stokes County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Stokes County, NC include Shoals Elementary School, Poplar Springs Elementary School and King Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stokes County?
5 public preschools are located in Stokes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stokes County?
Stokes County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Stokes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Stokes County include: Poplar Springs Elementary School vs. King Elementary School, King Elementary School vs. Poplar Springs Elementary School
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