For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,553 students in 27549, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27549, NC are Edward Best Elementary School, Laurel Mill Elementary School and Louisburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27549 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27549, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27549, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edward Best Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4011 Nc 56 Hwy East
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-2347
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-2347
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Laurel Mill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
730 Laurel Mill Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-3577
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-3577
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Louisburg Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Stone Southerland Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3676
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3676
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Royal Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 Flat Rock Church Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-7377
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-7377
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
27549, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverside Elementary Magnet (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
53 West River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-2600
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-2600
Gr: K-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27549, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27549, NC include Edward Best Elementary School, Laurel Mill Elementary School and Louisburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27549?
4 public preschools are located in 27549.
What is the racial composition of students in 27549?
27549 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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