Best Public Preschools in Sanford, NC (2025-26)

Best Sanford Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,146 students in Sanford, NC.

The top ranked public preschools in Sanford, NC are Benhaven Elementary School and Floyd L Knight Children Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sanford, NC public preschools have an score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Sanford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Sanford, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Benhaven Elementary School

(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
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Top 30%

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520 Olive Farm Dr
Sanford, NC 27332
(919) 499-4811

Gr: PK-5 | 1,031 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #22.

Floyd L Knight Children Center

Special Education School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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Bottom 50%

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607 W Mcintosh St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634

Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

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Sanford, North Carolina 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Provisions Academy (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

806 Vance Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7800

Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Warren Williams Elementary Alternative (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

901 Lawrence St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-3529

Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Sanford, NC?

The top ranked public preschools in Sanford, NC include Benhaven Elementary School and Floyd L Knight Children Center.

How many public preschools are located in Sanford?

2 public preschools are located in Sanford.

What is the racial composition of students in Sanford?

Sanford public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).