For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 468 students in 27909, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in 27909, NC is Sheep-harney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 27909 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27909, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27909, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheep-harney Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Elizabeth St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4303
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(252) 335-4303
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27909, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27909, NC include Sheep-harney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27909?
1 public preschools are located in 27909.
What is the racial composition of students in 27909?
27909 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% 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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