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Best Monroe Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,105 students in Monroe, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe, NC are Unionville Elementary School, Shiloh Valley Primary School and Rocky River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, 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 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Monroe, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unionville Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4511 Unionville Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3055
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Shiloh Valley Primary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5200 Rogers Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1559
Gr: PK-2 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Rocky River Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 N. Rocky River Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1523
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Sardis Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4416 Sardis Church Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3145
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Rock Rest Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
814 Old Pageland-monroe Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1513
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Benton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Concord Ave
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Walter Bickett Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
830 South Ml King Blvd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 238-8704
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
East Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Elizabeth Ave
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Monroe, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe, NC include Unionville Elementary School, Shiloh Valley Primary School and Rocky River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Monroe?
8 public preschools are located in Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Monroe are often viewed compared to one another?

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