For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,510 students in Beaufort County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Beaufort County, NC are Chocowinity Primary, Northeast Elementary School and S W Snowden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaufort 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 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Beaufort County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Beaufort County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chocowinity Primary
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 Gray Road
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-3881
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-3881
Gr: PK-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21000 Us Hwy 264 East
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6545
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6545
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
S W Snowden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-5351
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-5351
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
947 Hudnell Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Gr: PK-1 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Beaufort County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-4524
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-4524
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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Alternative School
5700 Nc Highway 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Beaufort County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Beaufort County, NC include Chocowinity Primary, Northeast Elementary School and S W Snowden Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Beaufort County?
4 public preschools are located in Beaufort County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaufort County?
Beaufort County public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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