Top 10 Best Harnett County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 6,351 students in Harnett County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Harnett County, NC are Plain View Elementary School, Benhaven Elementary School and Mcgee's Crossroads Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harnett County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Harnett County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Harnett County Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plain View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4140 Plain View Hwy
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 891-4354
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Benhaven Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 Olive Farm Dr
Olivia, NC 28368
(919) 499-4811
Grades: PK-5
| 932 students
Rank: #33.
Mcgee's Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10330 Nc Hwy 50 North
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 894-7161
Grades: PK-5
| 786 students
Rank: #44.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15375 Spiveys Corner Highway
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-2244
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #55.
Johnsonville Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18495 Nc Hwy 27 West
Cameron, NC 28326
(919) 499-4912
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
Lillington-shawtown Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
855 Old Us 421
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3483
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #77.
Coats Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
585 Brick Mill Road
Coats, NC 27521
(910) 897-8353
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #88.
Boone Trail Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 Adcock Road
Mamers, NC 27552
(910) 893-4013
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #99.
Harnett Primary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 W Harnett St
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-0126
Grades: PK-3
| 592 students
Rank: n/an/a
914 Anderson Creek Sch Rd
Bunnlevel, NC 28323
(910) 893-4523
Grades: PK-2
| 551 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Harnett Primary
282 N Harnett School Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-4480
Grades: PK-2
| 334 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Harnett County, NC

Harnett County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
114 Porter Drive
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-5711
Grades: K-2
| 257 students
4200 Percy Blvd, Bldg L-6323
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-1300
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
15375 Spivey's Corner Hwy
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 592-1401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
695 Shawtown Road
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415
Grades: PK-3
| 386 students
4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0210
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4780 Camel Road, Bldg L1017
Cameron, NC 28326
(910) 907-0211
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Harnett County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Harnett County, NC include Plain View Elementary School, Benhaven Elementary School and Mcgee's Crossroads Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harnett County, NC?
11 public preschools are located in Harnett County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Harnett County, NC?
Harnett County, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 56% 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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