For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,029 students in Burgaw, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Burgaw, NC are C.f. Pope Elementary School and Malpass Corner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burgaw, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Burgaw have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Burgaw, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C.f. Pope Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Wright Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0145
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0145
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Malpass Corner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4992 Malpass Corner Road
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5889
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5889
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Burgaw, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pender County Alternative (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
798 Us Hwy 117 South
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0156
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0156
Grades: 4-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Burgaw, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Burgaw, NC include C.f. Pope Elementary School and Malpass Corner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Burgaw?
2 public preschools are located in Burgaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Burgaw?
Burgaw public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Burgaw are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Burgaw include: Malpass Corner Elementary School vs. C.f. Pope Elementary School, C.f. Pope Elementary School vs. Malpass Corner Elementary School
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