Top 3 Best 28037 North Carolina Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,843 students in 28037, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28037, NC are Rock Springs Elementary School, Catawba Springs Elementary School and St. James Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28037 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28037, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28037, NC Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3633 Hwy 16 N
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-2281
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #22.
Catawba Springs Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
206 North Little Egypt Rd
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 736-1895
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
St. James Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1774 St James Church Road
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 736-1958
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 28037, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28037, NC include Rock Springs Elementary School, Catawba Springs Elementary School and St. James Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28037?
3 public preschools are located in 28037.
What is the racial composition of students in 28037?
28037 public preschools minority enrollment is 22% 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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