For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wrightsboro Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2716 Castle Hayne Rd
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 815-6909
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 815-6909
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
28401, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
813 Nixon St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6150
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1100 Mcrae St
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 251-6155
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).
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