For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,862 students in Greenville, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Greenville, NC are Chicod, Vidant Health and Pactolus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenville, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Greenville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Greenville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chicod
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3833 Stokestown-st. John Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 746-6742
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 746-6742
Grades: PK-8
| 948 students
Rank: #22.
Vidant Health
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Cme Annex 1100 South Elm Stree
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-4621
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-4621
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Pactolus
(Math: 45% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3405 Yankee Hall Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6941
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6941
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
Rank: #44.
Falkland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
503 Nc 121
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-7820
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Belvoir Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2568 Nc 33 West
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6365
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6365
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeforest Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Briarcliff Drive
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-3941
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-3941
Grades: PK-5
| 819 students
Rank: #77.
Wahl Coates Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E 5th St
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 752-2514
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 752-2514
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #88.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1471 Holland Road
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6329
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6329
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: n/an/a
4710 County Home Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 353-5270
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 353-5270
Grades: PK-2
| 784 students
Greenville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 Staton Rd, Suite 204
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 689-6744
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 689-6744
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
451 Belvoir Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-6590
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 830-6590
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1019 Fleming St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Greenville, NC?
How many public preschools are located in Greenville?
10 public preschools are located in Greenville.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenville?
Greenville public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Greenville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Greenville include: Belvoir Elementary School vs. Northwest Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School vs. Belvoir Elementary School, Wintergreen Primary vs. Chicod
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