For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 902 students in Martin County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Martin County, NC are Jamesville Elementary School and South Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Martin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamesville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1220 Hardison St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-8304
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
South Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21230 Nc Hwy 903
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-3910
Robersonville, NC 27871
(252) 795-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
400 West Blvd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3253
Gr: PK-2 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Martin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6344 East Bear Grass Rd
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3721
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-3721
Gr: 7-12
306 S Horton St
Hamilton, NC 27840
(252) 798-5631
Hamilton, NC 27840
(252) 798-5631
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1215 S St Andrews St
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-4428
Jamesville, NC 27846
(252) 792-4428
Gr: 6-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
300 N Watts St
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1575
Williamston, NC 27892
(252) 792-1575
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Martin County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Martin County, NC include Jamesville Elementary School and South Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Martin County?
3 public preschools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public preschools minority enrollment is 67% 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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