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Best Lincoln County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,946 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3633 Hwy 16 N
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 483-2281
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Catawba Springs Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
206 North Little Egypt Rd
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 736-1895
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
St. James Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1774 St James Church Road
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 736-1958
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4875 Reepsville Rd
Vale, NC 28168
(704) 276-1493
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Ge Massey Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 Newbold St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2322
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
North Brook Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
642 Hwy 274
Vale, NC 28168
(704) 276-2479
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Iron Station Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4207 Hwy 27 E
Iron Station, NC 28080
(704) 736-4292
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Childers Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2595 Rock Dam Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-9610
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
S Ray Lowder Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Kennedy Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-2741
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Love Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1463 Love Memorial Sch Rd
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 735-5649
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Battleground Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Jeb Seagle Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Pumpkin Center Primary
3970 King Wilkinson Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1394
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?

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