For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 471 students in 27817, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in 27817, NC is Chocowinity Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 27817 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27817, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27817, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 471 students
27817, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
b c Educational tech center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5700 Nc Highway 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27817, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27817, NC include Chocowinity Primary.
How many public preschools are located in 27817?
1 public preschools are located in 27817.
What is the racial composition of students in 27817?
27817 public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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