Best Elm City Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 591 students in Elm City, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Elm City, NC is Coopers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elm City, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Elm City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Elm City, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coopers Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6833 Nc Highway 58
Elm City, NC 27822
(252) 937-9035
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elm City, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elm City, NC include Coopers Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elm City?
1 public preschools are located in Elm City.
What is the racial composition of students in Elm City?
Elm City public preschools minority enrollment is 39% 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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