For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,139 students in 27858, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27858, NC are Chicod, Vidant Health and Wahl Coates Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27858 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27858, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27858, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chicod
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3833 Stokestown-st. John Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 746-6742
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 746-6742
Gr: PK-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Vidant Health
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Cme Annex 1100 South Elm Stree
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-4621
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-4621
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Wahl Coates Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E 5th St
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 752-2514
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 752-2514
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
4710 County Home Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 353-5270
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 353-5270
Gr: PK-2 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27858, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27858, NC include Chicod, Vidant Health and Wahl Coates Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27858?
4 public preschools are located in 27858.
What is the racial composition of students in 27858?
27858 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% 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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