For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,287 students in 28112, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28112, NC are Rock Rest Elementary School, Walter Bickett Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28112 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28112, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28112, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Rest Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
814 Old Pageland-monroe Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1513
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1513
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Walter Bickett Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
830 South Ml King Blvd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 238-8704
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 238-8704
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Elizabeth Ave
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3110
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28112, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28112, NC include Rock Rest Elementary School, Walter Bickett Elementary School and East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28112?
3 public preschools are located in 28112.
What is the racial composition of students in 28112?
28112 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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