Best Smithfield Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 944 students in Smithfield, NC.

The top-ranked public preschools in Smithfield, NC are South Smithfield Elementary School and West Smithfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Smithfield, 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 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Smithfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).