Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Elkin KinderCare
About the School
- Elkin KinderCare is a nonsectarian early childhood program located in Elkin, NC, offering preschool (PK) education.
- Founded in 1969, the school serves families seeking early learning options in a city community setting.
- The school operates as a co鈥揺ducational day care program focused exclusively on preschool鈥揼rade levels.
- As part of the Elkin community, it provides local early childhood education with an enrollment size typical for area programs.
- Nearby private schools offer a range of grade spans and student鈥搕eacher ratios, positioning Elkin KinderCare among several early learning choices in the region.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Elkin KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Motto
Confidence for Life
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elkin KinderCare's ranking?
Elkin KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Elkin KinderCare?
The application deadline for Elkin KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Elkin KinderCare is Faith Fellowship School (13.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Yadkin Valley Community School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Salem Christian Academy (10.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Montessori School
Po Box 809
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 526-2625
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Christian
430 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-4419
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
720 W Kapp St
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8883
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
5212 US-601
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 467-0002
Distance: 13.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
1045 Gazebo Ln
Union Grove, NC 28689
(336) 468-6415
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
5212 US-601
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 467-0002
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 66 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
609 Old Highway 601
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-9585
Distance: 18.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Christian
400 Winston Street
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-9105
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
5100 Boone Trail Road,
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336) 838-2517
Distance: 25.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
2722 Us Highway 601 S
Mocksville, NC 27028
(336) 284-4590
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Montessori School
Po Box 809
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 526-2625
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Christian
430 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-4419
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
5212 US-601
Yadkinville, NC 27055
(336) 467-0002
Distance: 13.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Amish
1045 Gazebo Ln
Union Grove, NC 28689
(336) 468-6415
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 66 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
609 Old Highway 601
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-9585
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Christian
430 Rockford Rd
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 374-4419
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
720 W Kapp St
Dobson, NC 27017
(336) 386-8883
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
203 Piedmont Triad W Dr
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 786-1616
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
760 Riverside Dr
Mount Airy, NC 27030
(336) 719-0298
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
601 Boston Avenue
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4356
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1179 Moravian Falls Rd
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-5277
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 667-5277
8970.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 719 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3541 South Nc Hwy 16
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 903-4180
Moravian Falls, NC 28654
(336) 903-4180
8970.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1328 S Collegiate Dr
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-6247
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-6247
8971.2 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1248 School St
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-4261
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-4261
8971.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
190 Mulberry School Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4641
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4641
8972.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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