For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,482 students in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Roanoke Rapids, NC are Manning Elementary School, Belmont Elementary School and Everetts Elementary S.t.e.m. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke Rapids, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Roanoke Rapids have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Roanoke Rapids, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manning Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Park Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7400
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Bolling Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7500
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #33.
Everetts Elementary S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4391 Highway 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Hamilton St
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7600
Grades: 8-12
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Roanoke Rapids, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Roanoke Rapids, NC include Manning Elementary School, Belmont Elementary School and Everetts Elementary S.t.e.m. Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Roanoke Rapids?
3 public preschools are located in Roanoke Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke Rapids?
Roanoke Rapids public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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