For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,263 students in 28540, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28540, NC are Summersill Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28540 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28540, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28540, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summersill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Summersill School Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2672
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 455-2672
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Burgaw Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-0900
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-0900
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
28540, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Broadhurst Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2013
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
440 College St
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 346-6222
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28540, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28540, NC include Summersill Elementary School and Southwest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28540?
2 public preschools are located in 28540.
What is the racial composition of students in 28540?
28540 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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