For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 888 students in Havelock, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Havelock, NC are Havelock Elementary School, Graham A Barden Elementary School and Roger Bell New Tech Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Havelock, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Havelock have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Havelock, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Havelock Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Cunningham Boulevard
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5106
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5106
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Graham A Barden Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Cedar Drive
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5100
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
Roger Bell New Tech Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 Fontana Boulevard
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5133
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5133
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Havelock, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Havelock, NC include Havelock Elementary School, Graham A Barden Elementary School and Roger Bell New Tech Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Havelock?
3 public preschools are located in Havelock.
What is the racial composition of students in Havelock?
Havelock public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Havelock are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Havelock include: Havelock Elementary School vs. Graham A Barden Elementary School, Graham A Barden Elementary School vs. Havelock Elementary School
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