For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 618 students in Elm City, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Elm City, NC is Coopers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elm City, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Elm City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Elm City, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coopers Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6833 Nc Highway 58
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 937-9035
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 937-9035
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Elm City, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Elm City, NC include Coopers Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elm City?
1 public preschools are located in Elm City.
What is the racial composition of students in Elm City?
Elm City public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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