For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 875 students in 28377, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28377, NC are Hawk Eye Elementary School and Peterson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28377 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28377, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28377, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawk Eye Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4321 Old Maxton Road
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 875-2470
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 875-2470
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Phillips Ave
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-4125
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-4125
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28377, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28377, NC include Hawk Eye Elementary School and Peterson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28377?
2 public preschools are located in 28377.
What is the racial composition of students in 28377?
28377 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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