For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,309 students in Dunn, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Dunn, NC are Midway Elementary School and Dunn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunn, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Dunn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dunn, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15375 Spiveys Corner Highway
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-2244
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-2244
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Harnett St
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-0126
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-0126
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Dunn, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15375 Spivey's Corner Hwy
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 592-1401
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 592-1401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
910 W Harnett St
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1059
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-1059
Grades: 4-5
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dunn, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Dunn, NC include Midway Elementary School and Dunn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dunn?
2 public preschools are located in Dunn.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunn?
Dunn public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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