For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 658 students in East Bend, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in East Bend, NC are Forbush Elementary School, East Bend Elementary School and Fall Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Bend, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in East Bend have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 East Bend, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forbush Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Bloomtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
East Bend Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 School Street
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Fall Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2720 Smithtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1128
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1128
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
East Bend, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 School St
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1100
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in East Bend, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in East Bend, NC include Forbush Elementary School, East Bend Elementary School and Fall Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in East Bend?
3 public preschools are located in East Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in East Bend?
East Bend public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in East Bend are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in East Bend include: East Bend Elementary School vs. Fall Creek Elementary School, Fall Creek Elementary School vs. East Bend Elementary School, Fall Creek Elementary School vs. Forbush Elementary School
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