For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,631 students in Jacksonville, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, NC are Morton Elementary School, Summersill Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Jacksonville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
485 Old 30 Road
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-0930
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-0930
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
Summersill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Summersill School Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2672
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2672
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Burgaw Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-0900
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #44.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-4443
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-4443
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Jacksonville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
D1500 Curtis Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
200 Broadhurst Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
440 College St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, NC include Morton Elementary School, Summersill Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jacksonville?
4 public preschools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public preschools minority enrollment is 52% 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 Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jacksonville include: Hunters Creek Elementary School vs. Morton Elementary School, Morton Elementary School vs. Hunters Creek Elementary School
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