Best Public Preschools in 28401 (Wilmington, NC) (2025-26)

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Best 28401 North Carolina Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 470 students in 28401, NC.

The top ranked public preschool in 28401, NC is Wrightsboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschool in zipcode 28401 have an score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28401, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28401, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Wrightsboro Elementary School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
:

Bottom 50%

2716 Castle Hayne Rd
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 815-6909

Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28401 North Carolina

28401, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

D C Virgo Middle School (Closed 2012)

813 Nixon St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150

Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)

813 Nixon St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150

Dorothy B Johnson Elementary School (Closed 2009)

1100 Mcrae St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6155

Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 28401, NC?

The top ranked public preschools in 28401, NC include Wrightsboro Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 28401?

1 public preschools are located in 28401.

What is the racial composition of students in 28401?

28401 public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).