For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,579 students in Selma, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Selma, 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.
Selma, NC public preschools 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 Selma have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Selma, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 813 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Selma, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Selma, NC include Thanksgiving Elementary School and Selma Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Selma?
2 public preschools are located in Selma.
What is the racial composition of students in Selma?
Selma public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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