For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,136 students in 27525, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27525, NC are Tar River Elementary School, Wilton Elementary School and Franklinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27525 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27525, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27525, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tar River Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2642 Philo White Rd
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-2767
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-2767
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Wilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 Hwy 96
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-0033
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-0033
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Franklinton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 S Hillsborough St.
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2479
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2479
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27525, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27525, NC include Tar River Elementary School, Wilton Elementary School and Franklinton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27525?
3 public preschools are located in 27525.
What is the racial composition of students in 27525?
27525 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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