Top 3 Best 28560 North Carolina Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,041 students in 28560, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28560, NC are Bridgeton Elementary School, J T Barber Elementary School and Oaks Road Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28560 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28560, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28560, NC Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgeton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Branch Canal Road
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6425
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
J T Barber Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Cobb Street
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6460
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
Oaks Road Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2811 Oaks Road
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6475
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 28560, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28560, NC include Bridgeton Elementary School, J T Barber Elementary School and Oaks Road Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 28560?
3 public preschools are located in 28560.
What is the racial composition of students in 28560?
28560 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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