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Best 28147 North Carolina Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,560 students in 28147, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28147, NC are Isenberg Elementary School, Knollwood Elementary School and Hurley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28147 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28147, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28147, NC Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Isenberg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Jake Alexander Blvd N
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 639-3009
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Knollwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3075 Shue Rd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 857-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Hurley School Rd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 639-3038
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28147, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28147, NC include Isenberg Elementary School, Knollwood Elementary School and Hurley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28147?
3 public preschools are located in 28147.
What is the racial composition of students in 28147?
28147 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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