For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 718 students in 28405, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28405, NC are John J Blair Elementary School and R Freeman Sch Of Engineering. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28405 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28405, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28405, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John J Blair Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6510 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 350-2045
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 350-2045
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
R Freeman Sch Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Princess Place Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 251-6011
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 251-6011
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28405, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28405, NC include John J Blair Elementary School and R Freeman Sch Of Engineering.
How many public preschools are located in 28405?
2 public preschools are located in 28405.
What is the racial composition of students in 28405?
28405 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% 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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