For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,272 students in 28906, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28906, NC are Peachtree Elementary School, Hiwassee Dam Elementary Middle School and Murphy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28906 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28906, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28906, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peachtree Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Upper Peachtree Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2479
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2479
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Hiwassee Dam Elementary Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
337 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Grades: PK-8
| 121 students
Rank: #33.
Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2424
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2424
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #44.
Ranger Elementary Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Hardy Truett Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5111
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5111
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Rank: #55.
Martins Creek Elementary/mid
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1459 Tobe Stalcup Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2831
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2831
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28906, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28906, NC include Peachtree Elementary School, Hiwassee Dam Elementary Middle School and Murphy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28906?
5 public preschools are located in 28906.
What is the racial composition of students in 28906?
28906 public preschools minority enrollment is 13% 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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