For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 261 students in Barco, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Barco, NC is Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barco, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Barco have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Barco, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 Shortcut Road
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0010
Barco, NC 27917
(252) 453-0010
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Barco, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Barco, NC include Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barco?
1 public preschools are located in Barco.
What is the racial composition of students in Barco?
Barco public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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