For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,235 students in 28150, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28150, NC are Jefferson Elementary School, Union Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28150 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28150, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28150, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1166 Wyke Road
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8390
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8390
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1440 Union Church Road
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8250
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1907 Stony Point Road
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8260
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8260
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
28150, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1100 Blanton Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8386
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8386
Gr: PK-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
410 Forest Hill Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8381
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8381
Gr: PK-4 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28150, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28150, NC include Jefferson Elementary School, Union Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28150?
3 public preschools are located in 28150.
What is the racial composition of students in 28150?
28150 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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