For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 954 students in 27017, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27017, NC are Dobson Elementary School, Copeland Elementary School and Rockford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27017 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27017, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27017, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dobson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W Atkins Street
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8913
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8913
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
948 Copeland School Road
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-2572
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-2572
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Rockford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
719 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-6300
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27017, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27017, NC include Dobson Elementary School, Copeland Elementary School and Rockford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27017?
3 public preschools are located in 27017.
What is the racial composition of students in 27017?
27017 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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