For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,067 students in Lincolnton, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Lincolnton, NC are Ge Massey Elementary School, Childers Elementary School and S Ray Lowder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincolnton, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincolnton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lincolnton, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ge Massey Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Newbold St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2322
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2322
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Childers Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2595 Rock Dam Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9610
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9610
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
S Ray Lowder Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Kennedy Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2741
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2741
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Love Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1463 Love Memorial Sch Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-5649
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-5649
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
Battleground Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Jeb Seagle Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: n/an/a
3970 King Wilkinson Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1394
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1394
Grades: PK-2
| 300 students
Lincolnton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Jeb Seagle Drive
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Grades: 3-5
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lincolnton, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Lincolnton, NC include Ge Massey Elementary School, Childers Elementary School and S Ray Lowder Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincolnton?
6 public preschools are located in Lincolnton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincolnton?
Lincolnton public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lincolnton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lincolnton include: Love Memorial Elementary School vs. Childers Elementary School, Childers Elementary School vs. Love Memorial Elementary School, S Ray Lowder Elementary School vs. Battleground Elementary School
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