For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 496 students in Castle Hayne, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Castle Hayne, NC is Castle Hayne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castle Hayne, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Castle Hayne have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Castle Hayne, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Castle Hayne Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3925 Roger Haynes Drive
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 602-4970
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 602-4970
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Castle Hayne, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3830 Juvenile Center Rd
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 675-0594
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 675-0594
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Castle Hayne, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Castle Hayne, NC include Castle Hayne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Castle Hayne?
1 public preschools are located in Castle Hayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Castle Hayne?
Castle Hayne public preschools minority enrollment is 51% 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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