For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,287 students in 28112, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28112, NC are Rock Rest Elementary School, Walter Bickett Elementary School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28112 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28112, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28112, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Rest Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
814 Old Pageland-monroe Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1513
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1513
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Walter Bickett Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
830 South Ml King Blvd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 238-8704
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 238-8704
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Elizabeth Ave
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3110
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28112, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28112, NC include Rock Rest Elementary School, Walter Bickett Elementary School and East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28112?
3 public preschools are located in 28112.
What is the racial composition of students in 28112?
28112 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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