For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 867 students in Red Springs, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Red Springs, NC is Peterson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Springs, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Red Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Red Springs, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Phillips Ave
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-4125
Red Springs, NC 28377
(910) 843-4125
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Red Springs, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Red Springs, NC include Peterson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Red Springs?
2 public preschools are located in Red Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Springs?
Red Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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