For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 874 students in Hamlet, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Hamlet, NC are Fairview Heights Elementary School and Monroe Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamlet, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamlet have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hamlet, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Hamilton Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7900
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Monroe Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Monroe Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7907
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7907
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Hamlet, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
804 County Home Road
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Gr: PK-3 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hamlet, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Hamlet, NC include Fairview Heights Elementary School and Monroe Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hamlet?
2 public preschools are located in Hamlet.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamlet?
Hamlet public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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