For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,126 students in Pembroke, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Pembroke, NC are Union Chapel Elementary School and Pembroke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pembroke, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Pembroke have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pembroke, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4271 Union Chapel Road
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4456
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4456
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Pembroke Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 South Jones Street
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4204
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4204
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Pembroke, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11344 Deep Branch Rd
Pembroke, NC 28372
(919) 807-3300
Pembroke, NC 28372
(919) 807-3300
Grades: 9-11
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pembroke, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Pembroke, NC include Union Chapel Elementary School and Pembroke Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pembroke?
2 public preschools are located in Pembroke.
What is the racial composition of students in Pembroke?
Pembroke public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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