For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 362 students in 27882, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in 27882, NC is Spring Hope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 27882 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27882, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27882, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Hope Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Mclean Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 451-8530
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 451-8530
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
27882, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 S Pine Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 557-9040
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 557-9040
Grades: K-3
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27882, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27882, NC include Spring Hope Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27882?
1 public preschools are located in 27882.
What is the racial composition of students in 27882?
27882 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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