Best Public Preschools in Edgecombe County (2025-26)

Best Edgecombe County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,015 students in Edgecombe County, NC.

The top ranked public preschools in Edgecombe County, NC are G W Carver Elementary School, North East Carolina Prep and Coker-wimberly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Edgecombe County, NC public preschools have an score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Edgecombe County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Edgecombe County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

G W Carver Elementary School

(Math: 62% | Reading: 40%)
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700 East Hamlet Street
Pinetops, NC 27864
(252) 827-2116

Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #22.

North East Carolina Prep

Charter School

(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
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274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464

Gr: PK-12 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Rank: #33.

Coker-wimberly Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1619 Nc 97 West
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 823-4446

Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #44.

Princeville Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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306 Walston Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4718

Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #55.

Stocks Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
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400 Hope Lodge Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-2632

Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #66.

G W Bulluck Elementary School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
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3090 Bulluck School Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-3456

Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Edgecombe County, NC

Edgecombe County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Edge Academy (Closed 2023)

710 Panola St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-2600

Gr: K-12

Fairview Early Childhood Center (Closed 2007)

Fairview Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 985-4320

Gr: PK-K | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

O R Pope Elementary School (Closed 2015)

226 Coleman Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
(252) 451-2885

Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Roberson Center For Ed Achievement (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

1731 Roberson School Rd
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838

Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Roberson Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 370
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450

Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Edgecombe County, NC?

The top ranked public preschools in Edgecombe County, NC include G W Carver Elementary School, North East Carolina Prep and Coker-wimberly Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Edgecombe County?

6 public preschools are located in Edgecombe County.

What is the racial composition of students in Edgecombe County?

Edgecombe County public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).