Best 28303 North Carolina Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 939 students in 28303, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28303, NC are Ponderosa Elementary School and Benjamin J Martin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28303 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28303, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28303, NC Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Bonanza Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0148
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin J Martin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
430 N Reilly Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-4843
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28303 North Carolina

28303, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1429 Skibo Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-5438
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28303, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28303, NC include Ponderosa Elementary School and Benjamin J Martin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28303?
2 public preschools are located in 28303.
What is the racial composition of students in 28303?
28303 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% 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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