For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,827 students in 28306, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28306, NC are New Century International Elementary School, Cumberland Road Elementary School and Alderman Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28306 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28306, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28306, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Century International Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7465 Century Circle
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2340
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 487-2340
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Cumberland Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7171
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 485-7171
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Alderman Road Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2860 Alderman Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 321-0398
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 321-0398
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Cumberland Mills Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2576 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-4536
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-4536
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2970 Legion Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-2312
Fayetteville, NC 28306
(910) 424-2312
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28306, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28306, NC include New Century International Elementary School, Cumberland Road Elementary School and Alderman Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28306?
5 public preschools are located in 28306.
What is the racial composition of students in 28306?
28306 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% 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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