Top 10 Best Vance County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,678 students in Vance County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Vance County, NC are Aycock Elementary School, Zeb Vance Elementary School and E O Young Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vance County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Vance County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Vance County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aycock Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Carey Chapel Rd
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 492-1516
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Zeb Vance Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Raleigh Road
Kittrell, NC 27544
(252) 438-8492
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
E O Young Jr Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6655 Broad Street
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6423
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #44.
Pinkston Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
855 Adams St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-3441
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dabney Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Lanning Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6918
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
L B Yancey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Hawkins Drive
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8336
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #77.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
987 Carver Sch Rd
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6955
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #88.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10199 Nc 39 Hwy N
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6549
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Rank: #99.
E M Rollins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 S Garnett St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-2189
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1010.
Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Mount Carmel Church Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-8415
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Vance County, NC

Vance County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
212 Clark St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8415
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
219 Charles St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 492-0054
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
925 Garrett Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 430-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Vance County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Vance County, NC include Aycock Elementary School, Zeb Vance Elementary School and E O Young Jr Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Vance County?
10 public preschools are located in Vance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vance County?
Vance County public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Vance County are often viewed compared to one another?

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