For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 987 students in Mount Holly, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Mount Holly, NC are Pinewood Elementary School and Ida Rankin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Holly, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Mount Holly have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mount Holly, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1925 N Main Street
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 836-9138
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 836-9138
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Ida Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Central Avenue
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 836-9136
Mount Holly, NC 28120
(704) 836-9136
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mount Holly, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Mount Holly, NC include Pinewood Elementary School and Ida Rankin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mount Holly?
2 public preschools are located in Mount Holly.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Holly?
Mount Holly public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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