For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 457 students in 28586, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in 28586, NC is Vanceboro-farm Life Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 28586 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28586, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28586, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanceboro-farm Life Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Farm Life Avenue
Vanceboro, NC 28586
(252) 244-3215
Vanceboro, NC 28586
(252) 244-3215
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28586, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28586, NC include Vanceboro-farm Life Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28586?
1 public preschools are located in 28586.
What is the racial composition of students in 28586?
28586 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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