For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,070 students in 28034, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28034, NC are Costner Elementary School and Carr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28034 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28034, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28034, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Costner Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 Old 277 Loop Hwy
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3522
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3522
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Carr Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 S Pine St
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
28034, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
135 Camp Sertoma Rd
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-7832
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-7832
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28034, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28034, NC include Costner Elementary School and Carr Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28034?
2 public preschools are located in 28034.
What is the racial composition of students in 28034?
28034 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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