For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,202 students in Mebane, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mebane, NC are E M Yoder Elementary School, Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mebane, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Mebane have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Mebane, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E M Yoder Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N Charles Street
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-3722
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-3722
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3224 Old Hillsborough Road
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-2088
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-2088
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8925 Nc Hwy 86 S
Mebane, NC 27302
(336) 694-1212
Mebane, NC 27302
(336) 694-1212
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mebane, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mebane, NC include E M Yoder Elementary School, Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School and South Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mebane?
3 public preschools are located in Mebane.
What is the racial composition of students in Mebane?
Mebane public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mebane are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mebane include: Audrey W. Garrett Elementary School vs. E M Yoder Elementary School
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