Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
About the School
- 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten serves 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
- The student:teacher of 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NC School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 24%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten's ranking?
1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
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1313 Avondale Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
1313 Avondale Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
1313 Avondale Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Distance: 0.3 mi
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(252) 972-1971
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(252) 210-2637
Distance: 0.5 mi
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Sports: 6
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(252) 443-6560
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301 S Circle Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-2070
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
812 Instrument Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-6560
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
1313 Avondale Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1333 Faith Christian Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-3700
Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
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(252) 237-8668
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Sports: 10
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(252) 399-1376
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 107 students
Catholic
315 Hammond St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 972-1971
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 32 students
Montessori School
411 Falls Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27004
(252) 210-2637
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 2-5 | 10 students
Christian
3519 Fayetteville Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27802
(919) 688-4245
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
812 Instrument Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-6560
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
1313 Avondale Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 32 students
Montessori School
411 Falls Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27004
(252) 210-2637
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 291 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
812 Instrument Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-6560
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
301 S Circle Dr
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-2070
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 457 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 23
1313 Avondale Ave
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
(252) 443-4126
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 536 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
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(252) 443-3700
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School Reviews
5 4/6/2019
The quality of program that is offered at FUMC preschool/kindergarten is second to none in our area. We follow developmental milestones for each age group. Each child is exposed to all the skills needed to become successful academically, socially, spiritually and physically. Our school offers music, Spanish, art and physical activities.
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