For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,352 students in Dunn, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dunn, NC are Midway Elementary School and Dunn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunn, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Dunn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 Dunn, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dunn, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dunn, NC include Midway Elementary School and Dunn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dunn?
2 public preschools are located in Dunn.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunn?
Dunn public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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