For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 115 students in 27330, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in 27330, NC is Floyd L Knight Children Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 27330 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27330, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27330, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 W Mcintosh St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
27330, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Provisions Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
806 Vance Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7800
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Warren Williams Elementary Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
901 Lawrence St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-3529
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-3529
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27330, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27330, NC include Floyd L Knight Children Center.
How many public preschools are located in 27330?
1 public preschools are located in 27330.
What is the racial composition of students in 27330?
27330 public preschools minority enrollment is 50% 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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