For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 989 students in Valdese, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Valdese, NC are Heritage Middle School and Valdese Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valdese, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Valdese have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Valdese, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1951 Enon Road
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 874-0731
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 874-0731
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Valdese Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
298 Praley Street
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 874-0704
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 874-0704
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Middle School, 1951 E
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 448-3175
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 448-3175
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Valdese, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Valdese, NC include Heritage Middle School and Valdese Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Valdese?
3 public elementary schools are located in Valdese.
What is the racial composition of students in Valdese?
Valdese public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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