For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 857 students in 28518, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in 28518, NC is Beulaville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 28518 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28518, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28518, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beulaville Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
138 Lyman Road
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-3171
Beulaville, NC 28518
(910) 298-3171
Gr: PK-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28518, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28518, NC include Beulaville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28518?
1 public preschools are located in 28518.
What is the racial composition of students in 28518?
28518 public preschools minority enrollment is 41% 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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