For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,074 students in 28906, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28906, NC are Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle, Murphy Elementary School and Peachtree 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 46% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28906, NC Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
337 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2424
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2424
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Peachtree Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30 Upper Peachtree Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2479
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2479
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: #44.
Ranger Elementary/middle
(Math: 35-39% | 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
| 256 students
Rank: #55.
Martins Creek Elementary/mid
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
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
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28906, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28906, NC include Hiwassee Dam Elementary/middle, Murphy Elementary School and Peachtree Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28906, NC?
5 public preschools are located in 28906, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28906, NC?
28906, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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