For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 311 students in 28602, NC.
Public preschools in zipcode 28602 have a diversity score of 0.77, which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 0.72.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28602, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1580 32nd Street Sw
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 324-8884
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 324-8884
Grades: PK-2
| 311 students
28602, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2110 Main Avenue Se
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-3689
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-3689
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28602, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28602, NC include Southwest Primary.
How many public preschools are located in 28602?
1 public preschools are located in 28602.
What is the racial composition of students in 28602?
28602 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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