For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 506 students in Carrboro, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Carrboro, NC is Carrboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carrboro, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Carrboro have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carrboro, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrboro Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Shelton St
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 968-3652
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 968-3652
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Carrboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
308 Nc 54
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 933-7699
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 933-7699
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Carrboro, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Carrboro, NC include Carrboro Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carrboro?
1 public preschools are located in Carrboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Carrboro?
Carrboro public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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