For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 496 students in Person County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Person County, NC are Pcs Virtual Academy and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Person County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Person 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 Person County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pcs Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Ridge Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-1089
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-1089
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Hurdle Mills Rd
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7133
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 599-7133
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Person County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Person County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Person County, NC include Pcs Virtual Academy and South Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Person County?
2 public preschools are located in Person County.
What is the racial composition of students in Person County?
Person 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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