Top 10 Best Lincoln County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,754 students in Lincoln County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NC are Rock Springs Elementary School, Catawba Springs Elementary School and St James Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Lincoln County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3633 Hwy 16 N
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-2281
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Catawba Springs Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
206 North Little Egypt Rd
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 736-1895
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
St James Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1774 St James Church Road
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 736-1958
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #44.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4875 Reepsville Rd
Vale, NC 28168
(704) 276-1493
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Iron Station Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4207 Hwy 27 E
Iron Station, NC 28080
(704) 736-4292
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #66.
Childers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2595 Rock Dam Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9610
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #77.
Ge Massey Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
130 Newbold St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2322
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #88.
North Brook Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
642 Hwy 274
Vale, NC 28168
(704) 276-2479
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #99.
Love Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1463 Love Memorial Sch Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-5649
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #1010.
S Ray Lowder Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Kennedy Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2741
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #1111.
Battleground Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Jeb Seagle Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-3146
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
3970 King Wilkinson Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1394
Grades: PK-2
| 289 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lincoln County, NC

Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Jeb Seagle Drive
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Grades: 3-5
| 327 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NC include Rock Springs Elementary School, Catawba Springs Elementary School and St James Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County, NC?
12 public preschools are located in Lincoln County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County, NC?
Lincoln County, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 26% 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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