For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,043 students in 28425, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28425, NC are C.f. Pope Elementary School and Malpass Corner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28425 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28425, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28425, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C.f. Pope Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Wright Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0145
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0145
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Malpass Corner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4992 Malpass Corner Road
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5889
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5889
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28425, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28425, NC include C.f. Pope Elementary School and Malpass Corner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28425?
2 public preschools are located in 28425.
What is the racial composition of students in 28425?
28425 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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