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Best Pitt County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 9,327 students in Pitt County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pitt County, NC are Chicod, Ridgewood Elementary School and G R Whitfield. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pitt County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Pitt County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 Pitt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chicod
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3833 Stokestown-st. John Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 746-6742
Gr: PK-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3601 South Bend Dr
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 355-7879
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
G R Whitfield
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4839 School Rd
Grimesland, NC 27837
(252) 752-6614
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
W H Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2439 Railroad Street
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3707
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Stokes
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2683 Nc 903 North
Stokes, NC 27884
(252) 752-6907
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Vidant Health
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Cme Annex 1100 South Elm Stree
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-1101
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
431 Forlines Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 353-5253
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Ayden Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
187 Third Street
Ayden, NC 28513
(252) 746-2121
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Pactolus
(Math: 45% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3405 Yankee Hall Rd
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6941
Gr: PK-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
152 E. Washington Street
Bethel, NC 27812
(252) 825-3801
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Falkland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
503 Nc 121
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-7820
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Belvoir Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2568 Nc 33 West
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6365
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Grifton
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
513 E Mccrae St
Grifton, NC 28530
(252) 524-5141
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeforest Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Briarcliff Drive
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-3941
Gr: PK-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Wahl Coates Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 E 5th St
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 752-2514
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
South Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 Howell St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 756-7004
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1471 Holland Road
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 752-6329
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
H B Sugg Elementary School
3992 Grimmersburg Street
Farmville, NC 27828
(252) 753-2671
Gr: PK-2 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Sadie Saulter
400 Spruce St
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 758-4621
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Wintergreen Primary
4710 County Home Road
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 353-5270
Gr: PK-2 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pitt County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pitt County, NC include Chicod, Ridgewood Elementary School and G R Whitfield.
How many public preschools are located in Pitt County?
19 public preschools are located in Pitt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pitt County?
Pitt County public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pitt County are often viewed compared to one another?

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