For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,587 students in 28304, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28304, NC are Sherwood Park Elementary School, Mary Mcarthur Elementary School and J W Coon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28304 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28304, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28304, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-4797
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-4797
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3809 Village Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-2206
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-2206
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
J W Coon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6141
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6141
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #44.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Bingham Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-5310
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
William H Owen Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4533 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6163
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6163
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
Loyd E Auman Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6882 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 868-8153
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 868-8153
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: n/an/a
2915 Skycrest Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-9031
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-9031
Grades: PK-2
| 231 students
28304, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cumberland Evening Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1624 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28304, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28304, NC include Sherwood Park Elementary School, Mary Mcarthur Elementary School and J W Coon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28304?
7 public preschools are located in 28304.
What is the racial composition of students in 28304?
28304 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% 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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