For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,630 students in 27534, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27534, NC are Meadow Lane Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School and Tommy's Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27534 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27534, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27534, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 E Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7150
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7150
Gr: PK-4 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 St John Church Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7155
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7155
Gr: PK-4 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Tommy's Road Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Tommy's Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-5040
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Eastern Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1271 New Hope Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7130
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7130
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27534, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27534, NC include Meadow Lane Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School and Tommy's Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27534?
4 public preschools are located in 27534.
What is the racial composition of students in 27534?
27534 public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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