For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,368 students in 28546, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28546, NC are Morton Elementary School and Hunters Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28546 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28546, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28546, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
485 Old 30 Road
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-0930
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-0930
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-4443
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-4443
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28546, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28546, NC include Morton Elementary School and Hunters Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28546?
2 public preschools are located in 28546.
What is the racial composition of students in 28546?
28546 public preschools minority enrollment is 58% 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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