For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 190 students in 27306, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in 27306, NC is Mount Gilead Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 27306 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27306, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27306, NC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Gilead Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Street
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-5411
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-5411
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
27306, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
147 Warrior Drive
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-6191
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-6191
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27306, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27306, NC include Mount Gilead Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27306?
1 public preschools are located in 27306.
What is the racial composition of students in 27306?
27306 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% 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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