For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 428 students in Washington County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Washington County, NC is Washington County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 East Mill Pond Road
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137
Roper, NC 27970
(252) 793-1137
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, NC include Washington County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
1 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 94% 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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