For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,701 students in Tarboro, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Tarboro, NC are North East Carolina Prep, Princeville Elementary School and Stocks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarboro, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Tarboro have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Tarboro, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North East Carolina Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Gr: PK-12 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Princeville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Walston Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4718
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4718
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Stocks Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hope Lodge Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-2632
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-2632
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Tarboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Roberson Center For Ed Achievement (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1731 Roberson School Rd
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Po Box 370
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Tarboro, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Tarboro, NC include North East Carolina Prep, Princeville Elementary School and Stocks Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tarboro?
3 public preschools are located in Tarboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarboro?
Tarboro 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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