Top 5 Best Onslow County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 5,461 students in Onslow County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Onslow County, NC are White Oak Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School and Summersill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onslow County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Onslow County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Onslow County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
555 Wb Mclean Drive
Swansboro, NC 28584
(252) 393-3990
Grades: PK-5
| 746 students
Rank: #22.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 Betty Dixon Rd
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 327-2104
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #33.
Summersill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Summersill School Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2672
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Queens Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
159 Queens Creek Road
Swansboro, NC 28584
(910) 326-5115
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #55.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
485 Old 30 Road
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-0930
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #66.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2601 Burgaw Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #77.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3450 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-4443
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: n/an/a
370 Folkstone Rd
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 455-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Onslow County, NC

Onslow County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5400 Florida Ave
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2575
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
2028 Bevin St
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2575
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
883 Stone St
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2561
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
835 Stone St
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2451
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
D1500 Curtis Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 449-0601
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
100 Barnett Way, Bldg Pp201
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 449-8000
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2027 Stone St
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2431
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
835 Stone St
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2451
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
789 Brewster Blvd
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-3247
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
1943 Stone Street
Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
(910) 451-2431
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
84 Iwo Jima Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 450-1635
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
60 Terawa Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 451-2480
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
2950 Saipan Dr
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 451-2588
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
60 Tarawa Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
(910) 450-1662
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
440 College St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Onslow County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Onslow County, NC include White Oak Elementary School, Dixon Elementary School and Summersill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Onslow County, NC?
8 public preschools are located in Onslow County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Onslow County, NC?
Onslow County, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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