For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 502 students in Morehead City, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Morehead City, NC is Morehead City Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morehead City, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Morehead City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Morehead City, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morehead City Primary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4409 Country Club Rd
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 247-2448
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 247-2448
Gr: PK-3 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Morehead City, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Morehead City, NC include Morehead City Primary.
How many public preschools are located in Morehead City?
1 public preschools are located in Morehead City.
What is the racial composition of students in Morehead City?
Morehead City public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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