For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,768 students in Goldsboro, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Goldsboro, NC are Meadow Lane Elementary School, Rosewood Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goldsboro, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Goldsboro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Goldsboro, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 E Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7150
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7150
Gr: PK-4 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Rosewood Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 Charlie Braswell Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6040
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 St John Church Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7155
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7155
Gr: PK-4 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Tommy's Road Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Tommy's Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-5040
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Eastern Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1271 New Hope Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7130
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7130
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
North Drive Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1108 North Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5950
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5950
Gr: PK-2 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Goldsboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Belfast Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3100 Us 117 N
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6009
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6009
Gr: 6-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Eastern Controllers Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 Stevens Mill Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3211
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3211
Gr: Inquire with school
801 N Lionel St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5940
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5940
Gr: 5-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
400 Old Smithfield Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 581-4087
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 581-4087
Gr: Inquire with school
Riverbend School Bldg. U4
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3405
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3405
Gr: 6-12
415 S Virginia Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5960
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5960
Gr: PK-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Po Box 1936
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 735-9988
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 735-9988
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Goldsboro, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Goldsboro, NC include Meadow Lane Elementary School, Rosewood Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Goldsboro?
6 public preschools are located in Goldsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Goldsboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Goldsboro include: North Drive Elementary School vs. Rosewood Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School vs. Tommy's Road Elementary School, Rosewood Elementary School vs. Eastern Wayne Elementary School
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