For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 531 students in Castle Hayne, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Castle Hayne, NC is Castle Hayne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castle Hayne, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Castle Hayne have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Castle Hayne, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castle Hayne Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3925 Roger Haynes Drive
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 602-4970
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 602-4970
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Castle Hayne, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Castle Hayne, NC include Castle Hayne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Castle Hayne?
1 public preschools are located in Castle Hayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Castle Hayne?
Castle Hayne public preschools minority enrollment is 51% 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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