For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 624 students in 28340, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28340, NC are Fairgrove Elementary School and Rosenwald Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28340 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28340, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28340, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairgrove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1953 Fairgrove School Road
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-8290
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-8290
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Rosenwald Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Martin L King Dr
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-4291
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-4291
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
28340, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1953 Fairgrove Sch Road
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-8290
Fairmont, NC 28340
(910) 628-8290
Gr: 4-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28340, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28340, NC include Fairgrove Elementary School and Rosenwald Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28340?
2 public preschools are located in 28340.
What is the racial composition of students in 28340?
28340 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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