For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,745 students in 28677, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28677, NC are Sharon Elementary School, Celeste Henkel Elementary School and Discovery School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28677 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28677, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28677, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
880 Sharon Sch Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-3401
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 872-3401
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Celeste Henkel Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1503 Old Mountain Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7333
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-7333
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Discovery School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 Knox St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Third Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
361 East Barkley Road
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3002
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-3002
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
N B Mills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Pearl St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-8498
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 873-8498
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28677, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28677, NC include Sharon Elementary School, Celeste Henkel Elementary School and Discovery School.
How many public preschools are located in 28677?
5 public preschools are located in 28677.
What is the racial composition of students in 28677?
28677 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% 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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