For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,515 students in Louisburg, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Louisburg, NC are Edward Best Elementary School, Laurel Mill Elementary School and Louisburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisburg, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Louisburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Louisburg, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edward Best Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4011 Nc 56 Hwy East
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-2347
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-2347
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Laurel Mill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
730 Laurel Mill Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-3577
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 853-3577
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Louisburg Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Stone Southerland Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3676
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-3676
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Royal Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 Flat Rock Church Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-7377
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-7377
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Louisburg, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverside Elementary Magnet (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
53 West River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-2600
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-2600
Gr: K-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Louisburg, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Louisburg, NC include Edward Best Elementary School, Laurel Mill Elementary School and Louisburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Louisburg?
4 public preschools are located in Louisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisburg?
Louisburg public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Louisburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Louisburg include: Louisburg Elementary School vs. Royal Elementary School, Royal Elementary School vs. Louisburg Elementary School, Laurel Mill Elementary School vs. Edward Best Elementary School
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