Best Jackson Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 293 students in Jackson, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Jackson, NC is Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson 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 Jackson, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9742 Nc Hwy 305
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-3381
Gr: PK-3 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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Jackson, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
8380 Hwy 305 S
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-4791
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Jackson, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson, NC include Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson?
1 public preschools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson 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).

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