For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 236 students in 27809, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in 27809, NC is Coker-wimberly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 27809 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27809, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27809, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coker-wimberly Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1619 Nc 97 West
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 823-4446
Battleboro, NC 27809
(252) 823-4446
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27809, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27809, NC include Coker-wimberly Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27809?
1 public preschools are located in 27809.
What is the racial composition of students in 27809?
27809 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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