For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 770 students in 27536, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27536, NC are Pinkston Street Elementary School, L B Yancey Elementary School and E M Rollins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27536 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27536, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27536, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinkston Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
855 Adams St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-3441
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-3441
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
L B Yancey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 Hawkins Drive
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8336
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8336
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
E M Rollins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Garnett St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-2189
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-2189
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27536, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27536, NC include Pinkston Street Elementary School, L B Yancey Elementary School and E M Rollins Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27536?
3 public preschools are located in 27536.
What is the racial composition of students in 27536?
27536 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% 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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