Best Columbia Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 178 students in Columbia, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Columbia, NC is Tyrrell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Columbia, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tyrrell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
486 Elementary School Road
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 796-3881
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Columbia, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Columbia, NC include Tyrrell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Columbia?
1 public preschools are located in Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia?
Columbia public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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