For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,724 students in 28677, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28677, NC are Sharon Elementary School, Celeste Henkel Elementary School and Discovery Program At The Springs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28677 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28677, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28677, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
880 Sharon Sch Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-3401
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-3401
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Celeste Henkel Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1503 Old Mountain Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7333
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7333
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Program At The Springs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
163 Barium Dr
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Third Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
361 East Barkley Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3002
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3002
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
N B Mills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Pearl St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-8498
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-8498
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
28677, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
American Renaissance Charter (Closed 2008)
Charter School
111 Cooper Street
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 924-8870
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 924-8870
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 20%
134 Ebenezer Lane
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 876-4145
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 876-4145
Gr: 3-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
435 Monticello Dr
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7487
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-7487
Gr: 3-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
321 Clegg St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-2135
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-2135
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28677, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28677, NC include Sharon Elementary School, Celeste Henkel Elementary School and Discovery Program At The Springs.
How many public preschools are located in 28677?
5 public preschools are located in 28677.
What is the racial composition of students in 28677?
28677 public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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