For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,064 students in 28659, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28659, NC are Mulberry Elementary School, C C Wright Elementary School and North Wilkesboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28659 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28659, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28659, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
190 Mulberry School Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4641
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 667-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
C C Wright Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Cc Wright School Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-5513
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-5513
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
North Wilkesboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Flint Hill Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-2872
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336) 838-2872
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28659, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28659, NC include Mulberry Elementary School, C C Wright Elementary School and North Wilkesboro Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28659?
3 public preschools are located in 28659.
What is the racial composition of students in 28659?
28659 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% 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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