For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,226 students in 28734, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28734, NC are Cartoogechaye Elementary School, South Macon Elementary School and Iotla Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28734 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28734, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28734, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cartoogechaye Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3295 Old Murphy Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2845
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2845
Grades: PK-4
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
South Macon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
855 Addington Bridge Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-0796
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-0796
Grades: PK-4
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Iotla Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1166 Iotla Church Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2938
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2938
Grades: PK-4
| 417 students
28734, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
51 Cowee School Dr
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2938
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2938
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
145 River Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2744
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2744
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28734, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28734, NC include Cartoogechaye Elementary School, South Macon Elementary School and Iotla Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28734?
3 public preschools are located in 28734.
What is the racial composition of students in 28734?
28734 public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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