Best Davie County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,750 students in Davie County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Davie County, NC are Shady Grove Elementary School, Cornatzer Elementary School and William R Davie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davie County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Davie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Davie County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3179 Cornatzer Rd
Advance, NC 27006
(336) 936-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Cornatzer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
552 Cornatzer Road
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 753-1345
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
William R Davie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3437 Us Hwy 601 N
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-3181
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Pinebrook Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
477 Pinebrook School Rd
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-1050
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Cooleemee Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
136 Marginal St
Cooleemee, NC 27014
(336) 753-1118
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Mocksville Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
295 Cemetery St
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 751-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Davie County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Davie County, NC include Shady Grove Elementary School, Cornatzer Elementary School and William R Davie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Davie County?
6 public preschools are located in Davie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Davie County?
Davie County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Davie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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