For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,835 students in Dare County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Dare County, NC are First Flight Elementary School, Nags Head Elementary School and Cape Hatteras Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dare County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Dare County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dare County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
First Flight Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
107 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-1111
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
(252) 441-1111
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Nags Head Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 S Wrightsville Avenue
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 480-8880
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 480-8880
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Cape Hatteras Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47500 Middle Ridge
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-6196
Buxton, NC 27920
(252) 995-6196
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Manteo Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Hwy 64/264
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-2742
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-2742
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dare County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Dare County, NC include First Flight Elementary School, Nags Head Elementary School and Cape Hatteras Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dare County, NC?
4 public preschools are located in Dare County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Dare County, NC?
Dare County, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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