For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 517 students in Morehead City, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Morehead City, NC is Morehead City Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morehead City, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Morehead City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Morehead City, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morehead City Primary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4409 Country Club Road
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 247-2448
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 247-2448
Grades: PK-3
| 517 students
Morehead City, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1108 Bridges Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1601
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-1601
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
3505 Arendell St
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 222-7990
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 222-7990
Grades: 12-13
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Morehead City, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Morehead City, NC include Morehead City Primary.
How many public preschools are located in Morehead City?
1 public preschools are located in Morehead City.
What is the racial composition of students in Morehead City?
Morehead City public preschools minority enrollment is 31% 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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