For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,953 students in 28301, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28301, NC are J W Seabrook Elementary School, Lucile Souders Elementary School and Ferguson-easley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28301 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28301, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28301, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J W Seabrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4619 Nc Hwy 210 South
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 323-2930
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 323-2930
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Lucile Souders Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
128 Hillview Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-6705
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-6705
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Ferguson-easley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1857 Seabrook Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-4883
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-4883
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Westarea Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
941 Country Club Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-1705
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 488-1705
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #55.
Walker-spivey Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Fisher Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-5656
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-5656
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
28301, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1307 Hillsboro St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-2078
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-2078
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
901 Lillington Hwy
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 436-4381
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 436-4381
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
117 Quincy St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 437-5829
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28301, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28301, NC include J W Seabrook Elementary School, Lucile Souders Elementary School and Ferguson-easley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28301?
5 public preschools are located in 28301.
What is the racial composition of students in 28301?
28301 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% 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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