For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,321 students in Eden, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Eden, NC are Central Elementary School, Leaksville-spray Elementary School and Douglass Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eden, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Eden have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Eden, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 E Stadium Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-8378
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-8378
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Leaksville-spray Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 Highland Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7068
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 627-7068
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Price St.
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-6521
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 623-6521
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Eden, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1719 E Stadium Dr
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 635-6541
Eden, NC 27288
(336) 635-6541
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Providence Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
No Local Address
Eden, NC 27288
(919) 807-3300
Eden, NC 27288
(919) 807-3300
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Eden, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Eden, NC include Central Elementary School, Leaksville-spray Elementary School and Douglass Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Eden?
3 public preschools are located in Eden.
What is the racial composition of students in Eden?
Eden public preschools minority enrollment is 49% 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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