For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 372 students in 27823, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27823, NC are Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy and Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27823 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27823, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27823, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25041 Hwy 561
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5268
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-5268
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13587 Hwy 481
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3525
Enfield, NC 27823
(252) 445-3525
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27823, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27823, NC include Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy and Inborden Elementary S.t.e.a.m. Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 27823?
2 public preschools are located in 27823.
What is the racial composition of students in 27823?
27823 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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