For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,821 students in Lumberton, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lumberton, NC are East Robeson Primary, Tanglewood Elementary School and Rowland Norment Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lumberton, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Lumberton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lumberton, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Robeson Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 7th Street Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6055
Gr: PK-3 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 West 29th Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6035
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6035
Gr: PK-3 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Rowland Norment Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Godwin Ave
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6030
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6030
Gr: PK-3 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10928 Us 301 North
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 671-6070
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 671-6070
Gr: PK-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Long Branch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10218 Nc 72 East
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 739-3864
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 739-3864
Gr: PK-4 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
W H Knuckles
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Martin L King Dr
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6020
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6020
Gr: PK-3 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Piney Grove Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Piney Grove Road
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6025
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 671-6025
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Deep Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4045 Deep Branch Road
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 738-2514
Lumberton, NC 28360
(910) 738-2514
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lumberton, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lumberton, NC include East Robeson Primary, Tanglewood Elementary School and Rowland Norment Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lumberton?
8 public preschools are located in Lumberton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lumberton?
Lumberton public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lumberton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lumberton include: Deep Branch Elementary School vs. East Robeson Primary, East Robeson Primary vs. Deep Branch Elementary School, Long Branch Elementary School vs. Magnolia Elementary School
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