For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 6,683 students in Wayne County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, NC are Meadow Lane Elementary School, Fremont Stars Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Wayne County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 E Ash Street
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7150
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7150
Gr: PK-4 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Fremont Stars Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Pine Street
Fremont, NC 27830
(919) 242-3410
Fremont, NC 27830
(919) 242-3410
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4665 Nc Hwy 111 N
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 705-6030
Pikeville, NC 27863
(919) 705-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Rosewood Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 Charlie Braswell Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6040
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 St John Church Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7155
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7155
Gr: PK-4 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
North Duplin Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
157 North Duplin School Road
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-2931
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-2931
Gr: PK-6 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Tommy's Road Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Tommy's Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-5040
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 736-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Brogden Primary
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2253 Old Mt Olive Hwy
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6020
Dudley, NC 28333
(919) 705-6020
Gr: PK-4 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Old Seven Springs Rd
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7330
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7330
Gr: PK-4 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Eastern Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1271 New Hope Road
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7130
Goldsboro, NC 27534
(919) 751-7130
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
North Drive Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1108 North Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5950
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5950
Gr: PK-2 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Wayne County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Belfast Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3100 Us 117 N
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6009
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 705-6009
Gr: 6-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Eastern Controllers Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 Stevens Mill Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3211
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3211
Gr: Inquire with school
801 N Lionel St
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5940
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5940
Gr: 5-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
400 Old Smithfield Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 581-4087
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 581-4087
Gr: Inquire with school
Riverbend School Bldg. U4
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3405
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-3405
Gr: 6-12
415 S Virginia Street
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5960
Goldsboro, NC 27530
(919) 731-5960
Gr: PK-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Southern Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
612 South Breazeale Street
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7335
Mount Olive, NC 28365
(919) 658-7335
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Po Box 1936
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 735-9988
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 735-9988
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, NC include Meadow Lane Elementary School, Fremont Stars Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County?
11 public preschools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wayne County include: Fremont Stars Elementary School vs. Eastern Wayne Elementary School, North Drive Elementary School vs. Rosewood Elementary School, Brogden Primary vs. Carver Elementary School
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