For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 874 students in 28345, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28345, NC are Fairview Heights Elementary School and Monroe Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28345 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28345, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28345, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Hamilton Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7900
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Monroe Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Monroe Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7907
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7907
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
28345, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
804 County Home Road
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Hamlet, NC 28345
(910) 582-7800
Gr: PK-3 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28345, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28345, NC include Fairview Heights Elementary School and Monroe Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28345?
2 public preschools are located in 28345.
What is the racial composition of students in 28345?
28345 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% 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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