For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,192 students in Cerro Gordo, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Cerro Gordo, NC is Cerro Gordo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cerro Gordo, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Cerro Gordo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Cerro Gordo, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cerro Gordo Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-4250
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-4250
Gr: PK-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy Sw
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-4250
Cerro Gordo, NC 28430
(910) 654-4250
Gr: PK-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cerro Gordo, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cerro Gordo, NC include Cerro Gordo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cerro Gordo?
2 public preschools are located in Cerro Gordo.
What is the racial composition of students in Cerro Gordo?
Cerro Gordo public preschools minority enrollment is 45% 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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