1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

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1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten

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)

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)

Top Rankings

1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1905

Student Body

Total Students

44 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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.

- Posted by Administrator - Debbie Ray

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Quick Facts (2026)

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)

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