For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,816 students in Craven County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Craven County, NC are Graham A Barden Elementary School, Havelock Elementary School and Bridgeton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craven County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Craven County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Craven County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Graham A Barden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Cedar Drive
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5100
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Havelock Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Cunningham Boulevard
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5106
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5106
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Bridgeton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Branch Canal Road
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6425
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6425
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
Ben D Quinn Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4275 M L King Jr Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6420
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
James W Smith Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Koonce Town Road
Cove City, NC 28523
(252) 514-6466
Cove City, NC 28523
(252) 514-6466
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
Vanceboro-farm Life Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Farm Life Avenue
Vanceboro, NC 28586
(252) 244-3215
Vanceboro, NC 28586
(252) 244-3215
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #77.
Roger Bell New Tech Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 Fontana Boulevard
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5133
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5133
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #88.
J T Barber Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Cobb Street
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6460
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6460
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Craven County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Craven County, NC include Graham A Barden Elementary School, Havelock Elementary School and Bridgeton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Craven County, NC?
8 public preschools are located in Craven County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Craven County, NC?
Craven County, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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