For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,451 students in Spring Lake, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Spring Lake, NC are William T Brown Elementary School and Overhills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spring Lake, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Spring Lake have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Spring Lake, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William T Brown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2522 Andrews Church Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1258
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1258
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Overhills Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-3545
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-3545
Gr: PK-5 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Spring Lake, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1241 Nc Hwy 24 & 50 Warsaw Nc
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 296-1521
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 296-1521
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
901 Lillington Hwy
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-4381
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-4381
Gr: K | 74 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Spring Lake, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Spring Lake, NC include William T Brown Elementary School and Overhills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Spring Lake?
2 public preschools are located in Spring Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Lake?
Spring Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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