For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 165 students in 27844, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in 27844, NC is Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 27844 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27844, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27844, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37432 Hwy 561
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 586-4344
Hollister, NC 27844
(252) 586-4344
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27844, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27844, NC include Hollister Elementary Leadership Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 27844?
1 public preschools are located in 27844.
What is the racial composition of students in 27844?
27844 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% 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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