For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,885 students in Nash County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Nash County, NC are Bailey Elementary School, Nashville Elementary School and Middlesex Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nash County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Nash County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Nash County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6288 Pine Street
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-2892
Bailey, NC 27807
(252) 451-2892
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Nashville Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 East Virginia Avenue
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 451-2877
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 451-2877
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #33.
Middlesex Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13081 West Hanes Avenue
Middlesex, NC 27557
(252) 462-2815
Middlesex, NC 27557
(252) 462-2815
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #44.
Spring Hope Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Mclean Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 451-8530
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 451-8530
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Williford Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Williford Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9030
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 937-9030
Grades: PK-2
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
5603 Red Oak Road
Red Oak, NC 27868
(252) 462-2496
Red Oak, NC 27868
(252) 462-2496
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Nash County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8967 Cedar Grove Sch Loop Road
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 462-2830
Nashville, NC 27856
(252) 462-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
600 S Pine Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 557-9040
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 557-9040
Grades: K-3
| 62 students
220 S Pearl St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
2420 Swift Creek School Road
Whitakers, NC 27891
(252) 462-2840
Whitakers, NC 27891
(252) 462-2840
Grades: 3-5
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nash County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Nash County, NC include Bailey Elementary School, Nashville Elementary School and Middlesex Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nash County?
6 public preschools are located in Nash County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nash County?
Nash County public preschools minority enrollment is 67% 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 Nash County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Nash County include: Red Oak Elementary School vs. Nashville Elementary School, Nashville Elementary School vs. Red Oak Elementary School
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