For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,886 students in Moore County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Moore County, NC are West End Elementary School, Carthage Elementary School and Vass-lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moore County, 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 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Moore County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Moore County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4483 Nc Hwy 211
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-6691
West End, NC 27376
(910) 673-6691
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Rockingham St
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2781
Carthage, NC 28327
(910) 947-2781
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Vass-lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
141 James Street
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 245-3444
Vass, NC 28394
(910) 245-3444
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Southern Pines Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 South Carlisle Street
Southern Pines, NC 28987
(910) 947-8077
Southern Pines, NC 28987
(910) 947-8077
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Aberdeen Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Farrell Parkway
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 947-8030
Aberdeen, NC 28315
(910) 947-8030
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Robbins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
268 Rushwood Rd
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 948-2411
Robbins, NC 27325
(910) 948-2411
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Moore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
143 Douglas St
Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 295-5610
Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 295-5610
Gr: K-5
Samarkand Manor School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3600 Samarcand Rd
Eagle Springs, NC 27242
(910) 673-3756
Eagle Springs, NC 27242
(910) 673-3756
Gr: 6-12
1250 W New York Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8659
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8659
Gr: PK-2 | 277 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Moore County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Moore County, NC include West End Elementary School, Carthage Elementary School and Vass-lakeview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Moore County?
6 public preschools are located in Moore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Moore County?
Moore County public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Moore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Moore County include: Robbins Elementary School vs. Carthage Elementary School, Carthage Elementary School vs. Robbins Elementary School, Robbins Elementary School vs. West End Elementary School
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