For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 158 students in 27551, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in 27551, NC is Vaughan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 27551 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27551, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27551, NC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2936 Us Hwy 158e
Macon, NC 27551
(252) 257-6802
Macon, NC 27551
(252) 257-6802
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27551, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27551, NC include Vaughan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27551?
1 public preschools are located in 27551.
What is the racial composition of students in 27551?
27551 public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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