For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,066 students in 27834, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27834, NC are Pactolus, Falkland Elementary School and Belvoir Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27834 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27834, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27834, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pactolus
(Math: 45% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3405 Yankee Hall Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6941
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6941
Gr: PK-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Falkland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
503 Nc 121
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-7820
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-7820
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Belvoir Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2568 Nc 33 West
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6365
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6365
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Lakeforest Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Briarcliff Drive
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-3941
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-3941
Gr: PK-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
South Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Howell St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-7004
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-7004
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1471 Holland Road
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6329
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6329
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Spruce St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27834, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27834, NC include Pactolus, Falkland Elementary School and Belvoir Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27834?
7 public preschools are located in 27834.
What is the racial composition of students in 27834?
27834 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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