For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,189 students in Jacksonville, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, NC are Morton Elementary School, Summersill Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jacksonville, NC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
485 Old 30 Road
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-0930
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-0930
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
Rank: #22.
Summersill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Summersill School Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2672
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2672
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Burgaw Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-0900
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #44.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-4443
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-4443
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clear View Elementary School
Magnet School
180 Clear View School Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2667
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2667
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Jacksonville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Delalio Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
D1500 Curtis Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
440 College St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, NC include Morton Elementary School, Summersill Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jacksonville?
5 public preschools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jacksonville include: Hunters Creek Elementary School vs. Morton Elementary School, Morton Elementary School vs. Hunters Creek Elementary School
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