For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 9,219 students in Iredell County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Iredell County, NC are Woodland Heights Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Rocky River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iredell 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 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Iredell County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Iredell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
288 Forest Lake Boulevard
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-1370
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-1370
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4083 Wilkesboro Hwy
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 876-0746
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 876-0746
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Rocky River Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
483 Rocky River Rd
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2740
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2740
Gr: PK-2 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
880 Sharon Sch Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-3401
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-3401
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Lake Norman Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Oak Tree Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 662-8261
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 662-8261
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Coddle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
141 Frank's Crossing Loop
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 439-1550
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 439-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
252 Lakeshore School Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-5970
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-5970
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
South Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
839 S Magnolia St
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2650
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 658-2650
Gr: PK-2 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Troutman Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 S Main St
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 528-4526
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 528-4526
Gr: PK-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Celeste Henkel Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1503 Old Mountain Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7333
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7333
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
139 Harmony School Road
Harmony, NC 28634
(980) 781-3058
Harmony, NC 28634
(980) 781-3058
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Shepherd Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1748 Charlotte Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 664-2582
Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 664-2582
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Discovery School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 Knox St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Union Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1314 Sloans Mill Rd
Union Grove, NC 28689
(980) 920-5858
Union Grove, NC 28689
(980) 920-5858
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Scotts Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4743 Taylorsville Hwy
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 585-6526
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 585-6526
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
East Iredell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Elementary Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-9541
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 872-9541
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1717.
Cloverleaf Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 James Farm Rd
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 978-2111
Statesville, NC 28625
(704) 978-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1818.
Third Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
361 East Barkley Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3002
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3002
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1919.
N B Mills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Pearl St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-8498
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-8498
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Iredell County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Iredell County, NC include Woodland Heights Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Rocky River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Iredell County?
19 public preschools are located in Iredell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iredell County?
Iredell County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Iredell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Iredell County include: Shepherd Elementary School vs. Troutman Elementary School, Troutman Elementary School vs. Shepherd Elementary School, Union Grove Elementary School vs. Harmony Elementary School
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