For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,587 students in 28304, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28304, NC are Sherwood Park Elementary School, Mary Mcarthur Elementary School and J W Coon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28304 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28304, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28304, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherwood Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-4797
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-4797
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Mary Mcarthur Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3809 Village Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-2206
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 424-2206
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
J W Coon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
905 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6141
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6141
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Bingham Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-5310
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 864-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
William H Owen Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4533 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6163
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 425-6163
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Loyd E Auman Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6882 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 868-8153
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 868-8153
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
2915 Skycrest Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-9031
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-9031
Gr: PK-2 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
28304, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cumberland Evening Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1624 Ireland Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 484-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28304, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28304, NC include Sherwood Park Elementary School, Mary Mcarthur Elementary School and J W Coon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28304?
7 public preschools are located in 28304.
What is the racial composition of students in 28304?
28304 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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