For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,018 students in Wilson County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Wilson County, NC are Lucama Elementary School, Coopers Elementary School and John W Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Wilson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Wilson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucama Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6260 Blalock Road
Lucama, NC 27851
(252) 239-1257
Lucama, NC 27851
(252) 239-1257
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Coopers Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6833 Nc Highway 58
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 937-9035
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 937-9035
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #33.
John W Jones Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4028 Highway 42 West
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 265-4020
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 265-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Margaret Hearne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Gold St
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7925
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7925
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Wilson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adams Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
639 East Walnut Street
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870
Grades: 3-12
| 95 students
Etn Nc School For The Deaf (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1311 Us Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 237-2450
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 237-2450
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1301 Corbett Ave N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7973
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7973
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
1713 Downing St Sw
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7990
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7990
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wilson County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Wilson County, NC include Lucama Elementary School, Coopers Elementary School and John W Jones Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wilson County?
4 public preschools are located in Wilson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson County?
Wilson 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).
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