For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 292 students in 28602, NC.
Public preschools in zipcode 28602 have a diversity score of 0.77, which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 0.73.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28602, NC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1580 32nd Street Sw
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 324-8884
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 324-8884
Gr: PK-2 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
28602, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2110 Main Avenue Se
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-3689
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-3689
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28602, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28602, NC include Southwest Primary.
How many public preschools are located in 28602?
1 public preschools are located in 28602.
What is the racial composition of students in 28602?
28602 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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