Best Public Preschools in Wilson, NC (2025-26)

Best Wilson Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,027 students in Wilson, NC.

The top ranked public preschools in Wilson, NC are John W Jones Elementary School and Margaret Hearne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Wilson, NC public preschools have an score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Wilson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Wilson, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

John W Jones Elementary School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
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4028 Highway 42 West
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 265-4020

Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #22.

Margaret Hearne Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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300 W Gold St
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7925

Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Adams Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

639 East Walnut Street
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7870

Gr: 3-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Etn Nc School For The Deaf (Closed 2013)

Special Education School

1311 Us Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 237-2450

Gr: K-12

Toisnot Middle School (Closed 2024)

1301 Corbett Ave N
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7973

Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Winstead Elementary School (Closed 2024)

1713 Downing St Sw
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7990

Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Wilson, NC?

The top ranked public preschools in Wilson, NC include John W Jones Elementary School and Margaret Hearne Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Wilson?

2 public preschools are located in Wilson.

What is the racial composition of students in Wilson?

Wilson public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).