For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,365 students in Benson, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Benson, NC are Meadow School and Benson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Benson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Benson, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7507 Nc Hwy 50 S
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4226
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4226
Gr: PK-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Benson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2040 Hwy 50 N
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4233
Benson, NC 27504
(919) 894-4233
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Benson, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Benson, NC include Meadow School and Benson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Benson?
2 public preschools are located in Benson.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson?
Benson public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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