For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 441 students in Ellerbe, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Ellerbe, NC is Mineral Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellerbe, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Ellerbe have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ellerbe, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mineral Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1426 Green Lake Rd
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7915
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7915
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ellerbe, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ellerbe, NC include Mineral Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ellerbe?
1 public preschools are located in Ellerbe.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellerbe?
Ellerbe public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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