For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,206 students in Rockingham, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Rockingham, NC are L J Bell Elementary School, West Rockingham Elementary School and Washington Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockingham, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockingham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Rockingham, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L J Bell Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
442 Hawthorne Ave
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9834
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9834
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
West Rockingham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
271 W Us 74 Hwy
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9802
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9802
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Street Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
566 E Washington St Ext
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9836
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9836
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rockingham, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
377 Mispah Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Grades: 4-6
| 132 students
Richmond County Transitional High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
112 Mary Wall Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9797
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
269 Cartledge Creek Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9196
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9196
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
124 Roberdel Sch Rd
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9810
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9810
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
102 Safie Sixth St
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9824
Rockingham, NC 28379
(910) 997-9824
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rockingham, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Rockingham, NC include L J Bell Elementary School, West Rockingham Elementary School and Washington Street Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rockingham?
3 public preschools are located in Rockingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockingham?
Rockingham public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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