1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten

100 S Church St Rocky Mount, NC 27804
www.firstnw.org

Quick Facts (2026)

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)

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

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1905

Student Body

Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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).

School Reviews

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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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The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,588 for elementary schools and $13,935 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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