For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 157 students in Trenton, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Trenton, NC is Trenton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Trenton, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3441
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3441
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Trenton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
190 Old New Bern Rd
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3956
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3956
Gr: 7-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
1490 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Trenton, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Trenton, NC include Trenton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Trenton?
1 public preschools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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