Best Public Preschools in Northampton County (2026)

Best Northampton County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 587 students in Northampton County, NC.

The top-ranked public preschools in Northampton County, NC are Gaston Stem Leadership Academy and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Northampton County, NC public preschools have an score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Northampton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Northampton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gaston Stem Leadership Academy

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520

Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #22.

Central Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
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9742 Nc Hwy 305
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-3381

Gr: PK-3 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

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Northampton County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Garysburg Elementary School (Closed 2010)

504 Nc 46 Hwy
Garysburg, NC 27831
(252) 536-4149

Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Gaston Middle School (Closed 2023)

400 Broughton Street
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2520

Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Nchs - West Stem (science, Technical High School (Closed 2013)

152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 534-1371

Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Northampton County Alternative School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

152 Hurricane Drive
Gaston, NC 27832
(919) 807-3300

Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Northampton High-west High School (Closed 2012)

152 Hurricane Dr
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-1910

Gr: 7-12

Northampton More Tha (Closed 2010)

8380 Hwy 305 S
Jackson, NC 27845
(252) 534-4791

Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rich Square-creecy Elementary School (Closed 2010)

210 Roberts Road
Rich Square, NC 27869
(252) 539-2937

Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Seaboard-coates Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Po Box 309
Seaboard, NC 27876
(252) 589-2041

Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Squire Elementary School (Closed 2016)

4671 Nc 46 Hwy W
Gaston, NC 27832
(252) 537-2877

Gr: PK-K | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Willis Hare Elementary School (Closed 2024)

479 Willis Hare Road
Pendleton, NC 27862
(252) 585-1900

Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Northampton County, NC?

The top-ranked public preschools in Northampton County, NC include Gaston Stem Leadership Academy and Central Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Northampton County?

2 public preschools are located in Northampton County.

What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County?

Northampton County public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).