Best 28657 North Carolina Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 310 students in 28657, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28657, NC are Newland Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28657 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28657, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28657, NC Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Linville Street
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-4911
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8020 Us 19e Hwy South
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 737-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28657 North Carolina

28657, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
401 Avery County High School R
Newland, NC 28657
(828) 733-0151
Grades: 9
| 52 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 28657, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28657, NC include Newland Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28657?
2 public preschools are located in 28657.
What is the racial composition of students in 28657?
28657 public preschools minority enrollment is 28% 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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