For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,226 students in 28734, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28734, NC are Cartoogechaye Elementary School, South Macon Elementary School and Iotla Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28734 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28734, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28734, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cartoogechaye Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3295 Old Murphy Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2845
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2845
Gr: PK-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
South Macon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
855 Addington Bridge Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-0796
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-0796
Gr: PK-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Iotla Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1166 Iotla Church Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2938
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-2938
Gr: PK-4 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
28734, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28734, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28734, NC include Cartoogechaye Elementary School, South Macon Elementary School and Iotla Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28734?
3 public preschools are located in 28734.
What is the racial composition of students in 28734?
28734 public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).