Best Spring Lake Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,428 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 78% 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 Spring Lake, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William T Brown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2522 Andrews Church Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 497-1258
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Overhills Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2626 Ray Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
(910) 436-3545
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

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 78% 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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