For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,498 students in 27870, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27870, NC are Manning Elementary School, Belmont Elementary School and Everetts Elementary S.t.e.m. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27870 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27870, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27870, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manning Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Park Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7400
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Bolling Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7500
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Everetts Elementary S.t.e.m. Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4391 Highway 158
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
(252) 519-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27870, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27870, NC include Manning Elementary School, Belmont Elementary School and Everetts Elementary S.t.e.m. Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 27870?
3 public preschools are located in 27870.
What is the racial composition of students in 27870?
27870 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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