For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,126 students in 28372, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28372, NC are Union Chapel Elementary School and Pembroke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28372 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28372, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28372, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4271 Union Chapel Road
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4456
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4456
Gr: PK-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Pembroke Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 South Jones Street
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4204
Pembroke, NC 28372
(910) 521-4204
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
28372, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11344 Deep Branch Rd
Pembroke, NC 28372
(919) 807-3300
Pembroke, NC 28372
(919) 807-3300
Gr: 9-11 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28372, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28372, NC include Union Chapel Elementary School and Pembroke Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28372?
2 public preschools are located in 28372.
What is the racial composition of students in 28372?
28372 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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