For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,400 students in 28364, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28364, NC are Oxendine Elementary School, Prospect Elementary School and Townsend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28364 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28364, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28364, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oxendine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5599 Oxendine School Rd
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 843-4243
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 843-4243
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4024 Missouri Road
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 521-4766
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 521-4766
Gr: PK-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carolina Street
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 844-5086
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 844-5086
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
28364, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 S Hooper St
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 844-5982
Maxton, NC 28364
(910) 844-5982
Gr: PK-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28364, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28364, NC include Oxendine Elementary School, Prospect Elementary School and Townsend Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28364?
3 public preschools are located in 28364.
What is the racial composition of students in 28364?
28364 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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