For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,190 students in Franklinton, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklinton, NC are Tar River Elementary School, Wilton Elementary School and Franklinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklinton, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklinton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Franklinton, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tar River Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2642 Philo White Rd
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-2767
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-2767
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Wilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 Hwy 96
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-0033
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 528-0033
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Franklinton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 S Hillsborough St.
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2479
Franklinton, NC 27525
(919) 494-2479
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Franklinton, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklinton, NC include Tar River Elementary School, Wilton Elementary School and Franklinton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklinton?
3 public preschools are located in Franklinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklinton?
Franklinton public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Franklinton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklinton include: Wilton Elementary School vs. Tar River Elementary School, Tar River Elementary School vs. Wilton Elementary School
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.