For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 6,084 students in Harnett County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Harnett County, NC are Mcgee's Crossroads Elementary School, Midway Elementary School and Dunn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harnett County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Harnett County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Harnett County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcgee's Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10330 Nc Hwy 50 North
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 894-7161
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 894-7161
Gr: PK-5 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15375 Spiveys Corner Highway
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-2244
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-2244
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Harnett St
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-0126
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 892-0126
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Boone Trail Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Adcock Road
Mamers, NC 27552
(910) 893-4013
Mamers, NC 27552
(910) 893-4013
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Lillington-shawtown Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
855 Old Us 421
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3483
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3483
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Johnsonville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18495 Nc Hwy 27 West
Cameron, NC 28326
(919) 499-4912
Cameron, NC 28326
(919) 499-4912
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Coats Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
585 Brick Mill Road
Coats, NC 27521
(910) 897-8353
Coats, NC 27521
(910) 897-8353
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Erwin Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 Denim Dr.
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-7178
Erwin, NC 28339
(910) 897-7178
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
914 Anderson Creek Sch Rd
Bunnlevel, NC 28323
(910) 893-4523
Bunnlevel, NC 28323
(910) 893-4523
Gr: PK-2 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
282 N Harnett School Rd
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-4480
Angier, NC 27501
(919) 639-4480
Gr: PK-2 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Harnett County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Harnett County, NC include Mcgee's Crossroads Elementary School, Midway Elementary School and Dunn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harnett County?
10 public preschools are located in Harnett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harnett County?
Harnett County public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Harnett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Harnett County include: Lillington-shawtown Elementary School vs. Dunn Elementary School, Dunn Elementary School vs. Lillington-shawtown Elementary School, Erwin Elementary School vs. Dunn Elementary School
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