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Best 28601 North Carolina Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,716 students in 28601, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28601, NC are Oakwood Elementary School, Clyde Campbell Elementary School and Snow Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28601 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28601, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28601, NC Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
366 4th Street Nw
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-1340
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Clyde Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2121 35th Avenue Drive Ne
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2769
Gr: PK-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Snow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3238 Snow Creek Rd
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2335
Gr: PK-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Ray Childers Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1183 Cape Hickory Road
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-1340
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Webb A Murray Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3901 Section House Road
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 256-2196
Gr: PK-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Viewmont Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21 16th Avenue Nw
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 324-7049
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28601 North Carolina

28601, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Frye School (Closed 2013)
S Campus 420 North Center St
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 345-5807
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28601, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28601, NC include Oakwood Elementary School, Clyde Campbell Elementary School and Snow Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28601?
6 public preschools are located in 28601.
What is the racial composition of students in 28601?
28601 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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