For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 420 students in 28461, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in 28461, NC is Southport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 28461 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28461, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28461, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 West 9th Street
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-6036
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-6036
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28461, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28461, NC include Southport Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28461?
1 public preschools are located in 28461.
What is the racial composition of students in 28461?
28461 public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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