Best Hertford County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 953 students in Hertford County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Hertford County, NC are Bearfield Primary and Riverview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hertford County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Hertford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Hertford County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bearfield Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Hertford Co High School Rd
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 209-6140
Gr: PK-3 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Us 158 Business
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
(252) 398-4862
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Hertford County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Hertford County, NC include Bearfield Primary and Riverview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hertford County?
2 public preschools are located in Hertford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hertford County?
Hertford County public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hertford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hertford County include: Riverview Elementary School vs. Bearfield Primary, Bearfield Primary vs. Riverview Elementary School

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