For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,637 students in 28358, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28358, NC are East Robeson Primary, Tanglewood Elementary School and Rowland Norment Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28358 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28358, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28358, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Robeson Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 7th Street Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Gr: PK-3 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 West 29th Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6035
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6035
Gr: PK-3 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Rowland Norment Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Godwin Ave
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6030
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6030
Gr: PK-3 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Long Branch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10218 Nc 72 East
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 739-3864
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 739-3864
Gr: PK-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
W H Knuckles
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Martin L King Dr
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6020
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6020
Gr: PK-3 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Piney Grove Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Piney Grove Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6025
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6025
Gr: PK-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
28358, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Hargrave St
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6060
Gr: PK-4 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
451 School Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6045
Gr: PK-4 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28358, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28358, NC include East Robeson Primary, Tanglewood Elementary School and Rowland Norment Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28358?
6 public preschools are located in 28358.
What is the racial composition of students in 28358?
28358 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).