For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 590 students in Southern Pines, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Southern Pines, NC is Southern Pines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southern Pines, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Southern Pines have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Southern Pines, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Pines Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 South Carlisle Street
Southern Pines, NC 28987
(910) 947-8077
Southern Pines, NC 28987
(910) 947-8077
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Southern Pines, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1250 W New York Ave
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8659
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 692-8659
Grades: PK-2
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Southern Pines, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Southern Pines, NC include Southern Pines Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Southern Pines?
1 public preschools are located in Southern Pines.
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Pines?
Southern Pines public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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