For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,407 students in Wilson, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wilson, NC are Wells Elementary School, John W Jones Elementary School and Margaret Hearne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Wilson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 Wilson, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Grove St N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7986
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7986
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
John W Jones Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4028 Highway 42 West
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 265-4020
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 265-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Margaret Hearne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Gold St
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7925
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7925
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wilson, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wilson, NC include Wells Elementary School, John W Jones Elementary School and Margaret Hearne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wilson?
3 public preschools are located in Wilson.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson?
Wilson public preschools minority enrollment is 85% 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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