Best 28616 North Carolina Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 180 students in 28616, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in 28616, NC is Crossnore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 28616 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28616, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28616, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crossnore Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Walt Clark Road
Crossnore, NC 28616
(828) 737-7204
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 28616, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28616, NC include Crossnore Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28616?
1 public preschools are located in 28616.
What is the racial composition of students in 28616?
28616 public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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