For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,034 students in 28906, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28906, NC are Peachtree Elementary School, Murphy Elementary School and Ranger 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 53% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28906, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Ranger Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Martins Creek Elementary School
(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
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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, Murphy Elementary School and Ranger Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28906?
4 public preschools are located in 28906.
What is the racial composition of students in 28906?
28906 public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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