For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 580 students in 28612, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28612, NC are Icard Elementary School and George Hildebrand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28612 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28612, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28612, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Icard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3087 Icard School Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-3491
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-3491
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
George Hildebrand Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8078 G Hildebrand Sch Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 879-9595
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 879-9595
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28612, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28612, NC include Icard Elementary School and George Hildebrand Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28612?
2 public preschools are located in 28612.
What is the racial composition of students in 28612?
28612 public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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