For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,132 students in 27530, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27530, NC are Rosewood Elementary School and North Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27530 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27530, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27530, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosewood Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 Charlie Braswell Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6040
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
North Drive Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1108 North Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5950
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5950
Gr: PK-2 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
27530, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Belfast Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3100 Us 117 N
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6009
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6009
Gr: 6-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Eastern Controllers Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 Stevens Mill Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3211
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3211
Gr: Inquire with school
801 N Lionel St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5940
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5940
Gr: 5-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
400 Old Smithfield Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 581-4087
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 581-4087
Gr: Inquire with school
Riverbend School Bldg. U4
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3405
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3405
Gr: 6-12
415 S Virginia Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5960
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5960
Gr: PK-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27530, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27530, NC include Rosewood Elementary School and North Drive Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27530?
2 public preschools are located in 27530.
What is the racial composition of students in 27530?
27530 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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