For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 358 students in Carthage, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Carthage, NC is Carthage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carthage, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Rockingham St
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2781
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2781
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Carthage, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Carthage, NC include Carthage Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carthage?
1 public preschools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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