For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,637 students in 28358, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28358, NC are East Robeson Primary, Tanglewood Elementary School and Rowland Norment Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28358 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28358, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28358, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Robeson Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 7th Street Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Gr: PK-3 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 West 29th Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6035
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6035
Gr: PK-3 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Rowland Norment Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Godwin Ave
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6030
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6030
Gr: PK-3 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Long Branch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10218 Nc 72 East
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 739-3864
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 739-3864
Gr: PK-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
W H Knuckles
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Martin L King Dr
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6020
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6020
Gr: PK-3 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Piney Grove Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Piney Grove Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6025
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6025
Gr: PK-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
28358, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Hargrave St
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Gr: PK-4 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
451 School Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Gr: PK-4 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28358, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28358, NC include East Robeson Primary, Tanglewood Elementary School and Rowland Norment Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28358?
6 public preschools are located in 28358.
What is the racial composition of students in 28358?
28358 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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