For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 599 students in 28349, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in 28349, NC is Kenansville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 28349 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28349, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28349, NC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenansville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
328 Limestone Rd
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-1647
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-1647
Gr: PK-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
28349, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
174 Mallard Street
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-0309
Kenansville, NC 28349
(910) 296-0309
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28349, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28349, NC include Kenansville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28349?
1 public preschools are located in 28349.
What is the racial composition of students in 28349?
28349 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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