For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 294 students in 27832, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in 27832, NC is Gaston Stem Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 27832 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27832, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27832, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Grades: PK-8
| 294 students
27832, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371
Grades: 7-12
| 307 students
Northampton County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4671 Nc 46 Hwy W
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877
Grades: PK-K
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27832, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27832, NC include Gaston Stem Leadership Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 27832?
1 public preschools are located in 27832.
What is the racial composition of students in 27832?
27832 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% 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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