Top 3 Best New Bern Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,013 students in New Bern, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in New Bern, NC are Bridgeton Elementary School, Ben D Quinn Elementary School and J T Barber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Bern, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in New Bern have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best New Bern, NC Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgeton Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Branch Canal Road
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6425
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Ben D Quinn Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4275 M L King Jr Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
J T Barber Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Cobb Street
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6460
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in New Bern, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in New Bern, NC include Bridgeton Elementary School, Ben D Quinn Elementary School and J T Barber Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Bern, NC?
3 public preschools are located in New Bern, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in New Bern, NC?
New Bern, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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