For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 428 students in Washington County, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Washington County, NC is Pines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pines Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 East Mill Pond Road
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Washington County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 South Seventh St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-7474
Grades: PK-5
| 93 students
115 West Middle Street
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 797-4766
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
115 Middle St
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-5171
Creswell, NC 27928
(252) 793-5171
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washington County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, NC include Pines Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
1 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 94% 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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