For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 649 students in Elizabethtown, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Elizabethtown, NC are Bladen Lakes Primary and Elizabethtown Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elizabethtown, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Elizabethtown have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Elizabethtown, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bladen Lakes Primary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9554 Johnsontown Road
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 247-4608
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 247-4608
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Elizabethtown Primary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mercer Road
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-3380
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(910) 862-3380
Gr: PK-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elizabethtown, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elizabethtown, NC include Bladen Lakes Primary and Elizabethtown Primary.
How many public preschools are located in Elizabethtown?
2 public preschools are located in Elizabethtown.
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Elizabethtown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Elizabethtown include: Elizabethtown Primary vs. Bladen Lakes Primary, Bladen Lakes Primary vs. Elizabethtown Primary
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