For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,159 students in 28348, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28348, NC are Gray's Creek Elementary School, Gallberry Farm Elementary School and Rockfish Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28348 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28348, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28348, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gray's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2964 School Rd
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 483-3352
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 483-3352
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Gallberry Farm Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8019 Byerly Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-1490
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-1490
Gr: PK-5 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Rockfish Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5763 Rockfish Road
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-5313
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-5313
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
C Wayne Collier Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3522 Sturbridge Drive
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-7200
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Education V Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Legion Road
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-0145
Hope Mills, NC 28348
(910) 424-0145
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28348, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28348, NC include Gray's Creek Elementary School, Gallberry Farm Elementary School and Rockfish Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28348?
5 public preschools are located in 28348.
What is the racial composition of students in 28348?
28348 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% 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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