For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,664 students in 27576, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27576, NC are Thanksgiving Elementary School and Selma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27576 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27576, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27576, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thanksgiving Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1161 Lynch Rd
Selma, NC 27576
(984) 400-7300
Selma, NC 27576
(984) 400-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Selma Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 W Richardson St
Selma, NC 27576
(919) 965-3361
Selma, NC 27576
(919) 965-3361
Gr: PK-5 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27576, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27576, NC include Thanksgiving Elementary School and Selma Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27576?
2 public preschools are located in 27576.
What is the racial composition of students in 27576?
27576 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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