For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,577 students in 28043, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28043, NC are Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School, Harris Elementary School and Forest City-dunbar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28043 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28043, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28043, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Forrest Hunt Drive
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-2161
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-2161
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Harris Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3330 Us 221 S Hwy
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 248-2354
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 248-2354
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
286 Learning Parkway
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-4978
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-4978
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2785 Hudlow Road
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 287-4792
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 287-4792
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
28043, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
140 Old Carolean Road
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-5230
Forest City, NC 28043
(828) 245-5230
Grades: K-2
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28043, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28043, NC include Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School, Harris Elementary School and Forest City-dunbar Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28043?
4 public preschools are located in 28043.
What is the racial composition of students in 28043?
28043 public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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