For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 705 students in 27018, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27018, NC are Forbush Elementary School, East Bend Elementary School and Fall Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27018 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27018, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27018, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forbush Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Bloomtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
East Bend Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 School Street
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1125
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Fall Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2720 Smithtown Rd
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1128
East Bend, NC 27018
(336) 551-1128
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
27018, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27018, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27018, NC include Forbush Elementary School, East Bend Elementary School and Fall Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27018?
3 public preschools are located in 27018.
What is the racial composition of students in 27018?
27018 public preschools minority enrollment is 16% 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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