Top 10 Best Lincoln County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,967 students in Lincoln County, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NC are Rock Springs Elementary School, Catawba Springs Elementary School and St. James Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3633 Hwy 16 N
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-2281
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #22.
Catawba Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
206 North Little Egypt Rd
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 736-1895
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
St. James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1774 St James Church Road
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 736-1958
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #44.
Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4875 Reepsville Rd
Vale, NC 28168
(704) 276-1493
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
Ge Massey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 Newbold St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2322
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
North Brook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
642 Hwy 274
Vale, NC 28168
(704) 276-2479
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #77.
Iron Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4207 Hwy 27 E
Iron Station, NC 28080
(704) 736-4292
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #88.
Childers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2595 Rock Dam Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9610
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #99.
S Ray Lowder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Kennedy Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2741
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1010.
Love Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1463 Love Memorial Sch Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-5649
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #1111.
Battleground Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Jeb Seagle Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pumpkin Center Primary
Magnet School
3970 King Wilkinson Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1394
Grades: PK-2
| 306 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lincoln County, NC

Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Jeb Seagle Drive
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Grades: 3-5
| 327 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, NC include Rock Springs Elementary School, Catawba Springs Elementary School and St. James Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County?
12 public preschools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

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