For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 600 students in Southern Pines, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Southern Pines, NC is Southern Pines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southern Pines, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Southern Pines have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Southern Pines, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Southern Pines, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 Southern Pines, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Southern Pines, NC include Southern Pines Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Southern Pines?
1 public preschools are located in Southern Pines.
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Pines?
Southern Pines public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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