Best 28723 North Carolina Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 570 students in 28723, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in 28723, NC is Cullowhee Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 28723 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28723, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28723, NC Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cullowhee Valley School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Wisdom Drive
Cullowhee, NC 28723
(828) 293-5667
Gr: PK-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28723, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28723, NC include Cullowhee Valley School.
How many public preschools are located in 28723?
1 public preschools are located in 28723.
What is the racial composition of students in 28723?
28723 public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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