For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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