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Best Vance County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,678 students in Vance County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Vance County, NC are Aycock Elementary School, Zeb Vance Elementary School and E O Young Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vance County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Vance County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Vance County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aycock Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Carey Chapel Rd
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 492-1516
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Zeb Vance Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Raleigh Road
Kittrell, NC 27544
(252) 438-8492
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
E O Young Jr Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6655 Broad Street
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6423
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Pinkston Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
855 Adams St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-3441
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dabney Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Lanning Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6918
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
L B Yancey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Hawkins Drive
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-8336
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
987 Carver Sch Rd
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6955
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10199 Nc 39 Hwy N
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-6549
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
E M Rollins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 S Garnett St
Henderson, NC 27536
(252) 438-2189
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Mount Carmel Church Road
Henderson, NC 27537
(252) 438-8415
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Vance County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Vance County, NC include Aycock Elementary School, Zeb Vance Elementary School and E O Young Jr Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Vance County?
10 public preschools are located in Vance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vance County?
Vance County public preschools minority enrollment is 88% 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 Vance County are often viewed compared to one another?

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