For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,458 students in Pender County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Pender County, NC are North Topsail Elementary School, Topsail Elementary School and South Topsail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pender County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Pender County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pender County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Topsail Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1310 Sloop Point Loop Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-0694
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-0694
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Topsail Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17385 Us Hwy 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-1977
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-1977
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
South Topsail Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
997 Hoover Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2756
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2756
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #44.
Rocky Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Elementary School Road
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 675-2309
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 675-2309
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
Cape Fear Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1882 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-3767
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-3767
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #66.
C.f. Pope Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Wright Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0145
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0145
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #77.
Malpass Corner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4992 Malpass Corner Road
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5889
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5889
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Pender County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pender County Alternative (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
798 Us Hwy 117 South
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0156
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0156
Grades: 4-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pender County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Pender County, NC include North Topsail Elementary School, Topsail Elementary School and South Topsail Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pender County, NC?
7 public preschools are located in Pender County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Pender County, NC?
Pender County, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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