For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 791 students in Warren County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Warren County, NC are Vaughan Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Mariam Boyd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warren County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Warren County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Warren County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2936 Us Hwy 158e
Macon, NC 27551
(252) 257-6802
Macon, NC 27551
(252) 257-6802
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
164 Elementary Ave
Norlina, NC 27563
(252) 456-2656
Norlina, NC 27563
(252) 456-2656
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Mariam Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 Cousin Lucy's Lane
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3695
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3695
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Warren County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
216 Shocco Springs Rd
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-4606
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-4606
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
219 Us Hwy 158 Bypass
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3767
Warrenton, NC 27589
(252) 257-3767
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Warren County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Warren County, NC include Vaughan Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Mariam Boyd Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Warren County?
3 public preschools are located in Warren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Warren County?
Warren County public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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