For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,089 students in Laurinburg, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Laurinburg, NC is South Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurinburg, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Laurinburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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 Laurinburg, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13100 Old Johns Rd
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-2469
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 276-2469
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
2098 Elm Ave
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 266-0001
Laurinburg, NC 28352
(910) 266-0001
Gr: PK-2 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Laurinburg, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Laurinburg, NC include South Johnson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Laurinburg?
2 public preschools are located in Laurinburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurinburg?
Laurinburg public preschools minority enrollment is 81% 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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