For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,032 students in 27282, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27282, NC are Millis Road Elementary School, Jamestown Elementary School and Haynes Inman Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27282 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27282, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27282, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Millis Road Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4310 Millis Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2125
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2125
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Potter Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2110
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Haynes Inman Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Haynes Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27282, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27282, NC include Millis Road Elementary School, Jamestown Elementary School and Haynes Inman Education Center.
How many public preschools are located in 27282?
3 public preschools are located in 27282.
What is the racial composition of students in 27282?
27282 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% 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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