For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,762 students in Hampstead, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Hampstead, NC are Topsail Annandale Elementary School, South Topsail Elementary School and North Topsail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampstead, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Hampstead have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hampstead, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Topsail Annandale Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17385 Us Hwy 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-1977
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-1977
Grades: PK-4
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
South Topsail Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
997 Hoover Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2756
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2756
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
North Topsail Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Sloop Point Loop Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-0694
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-0694
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hampstead, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Hampstead, NC include Topsail Annandale Elementary School, South Topsail Elementary School and North Topsail Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hampstead?
3 public preschools are located in Hampstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampstead?
Hampstead public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hampstead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hampstead include: North Topsail Elementary School vs. South Topsail Elementary School, Topsail Annandale Elementary School vs. South Topsail Elementary School, South Topsail Elementary School vs. Topsail Annandale Elementary School
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