For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,153 students in 28348, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28348, NC are Gray's Creek Elementary School, Gallberry Farm Elementary School and Rockfish Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28348 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28348, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28348, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gray's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2964 School Rd
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 483-3352
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 483-3352
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Gallberry Farm Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8019 Byerly Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-1490
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-1490
Gr: PK-5 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Rockfish Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5763 Rockfish Road
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-5313
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-5313
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
C Wayne Collier Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3522 Sturbridge Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-7200
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Education V Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Legion Road
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-0145
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-0145
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28348, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28348, NC include Gray's Creek Elementary School, Gallberry Farm Elementary School and Rockfish Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28348?
5 public preschools are located in 28348.
What is the racial composition of students in 28348?
28348 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% 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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