For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,027 students in 27893, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27893, NC are John W Jones Elementary School and Margaret Hearne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27893 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27893, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27893, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John W Jones Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4028 Highway 42 West
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 265-4020
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 265-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Margaret Hearne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Gold St
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7925
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7925
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
27893, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adams Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
639 East Walnut Street
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870
Grades: 3-12
| 95 students
1301 Corbett Ave N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7973
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7973
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
1713 Downing St Sw
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7990
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7990
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27893, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27893, NC include John W Jones Elementary School and Margaret Hearne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27893?
2 public preschools are located in 27893.
What is the racial composition of students in 27893?
27893 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% 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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