For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 678 students in Lillington, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Lillington, NC is Lillington-shawtown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lillington, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Lillington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lillington, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lillington-shawtown Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
855 Old Us 421
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3483
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3483
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Lillington, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
695 Shawtown Road
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 893-3415
Gr: PK-3 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lillington, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Lillington, NC include Lillington-shawtown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lillington?
1 public preschools are located in Lillington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lillington?
Lillington public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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