For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 292 students in 27885, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in 27885, NC is Mattamuskeet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 27885 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27885, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27885, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mattamuskeet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Juniper Bay Road
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Gr: PK-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
27885, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20392 Us 264
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
20400 Us 264
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0015
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0015
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27885, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27885, NC include Mattamuskeet School.
How many public preschools are located in 27885?
1 public preschools are located in 27885.
What is the racial composition of students in 27885?
27885 public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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