For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 893 students in 28532, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28532, NC are Havelock Elementary School, Graham A Barden Elementary School and Roger Bell New Tech Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28532 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28532, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28532, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Havelock Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Cunningham Boulevard
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5106
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5106
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Graham A Barden Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Cedar Drive
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5100
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Roger Bell New Tech Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 Fontana Boulevard
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5133
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5133
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28532, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28532, NC include Havelock Elementary School, Graham A Barden Elementary School and Roger Bell New Tech Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 28532?
3 public preschools are located in 28532.
What is the racial composition of students in 28532?
28532 public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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