For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,546 students in 28054, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28054, NC are Brookside Elementary School, Gardner Park Elementary School and Sherwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28054 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28054, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28054, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Auten Rd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6283
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6283
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Gardner Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
738 Armstrong Park Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6082
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6082
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1744 Dixon Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6609
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6609
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
28054, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3430 Robinwood Rd
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467
Gr: 4-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28054, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28054, NC include Brookside Elementary School, Gardner Park Elementary School and Sherwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28054?
3 public preschools are located in 28054.
What is the racial composition of students in 28054?
28054 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).