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Best Hampstead Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,762 students in Hampstead, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hampstead, NC are Topsail Annandale Elementary School, South Topsail Elementary School and North Topsail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampstead, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Hampstead have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hampstead, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Topsail Annandale Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17385 Us Hwy 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-1977
Gr: PK-4 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
South Topsail Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
997 Hoover Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2756
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
North Topsail Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1310 Sloop Point Loop Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-0694
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hampstead, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hampstead, NC include Topsail Annandale Elementary School, South Topsail Elementary School and North Topsail Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hampstead?
3 public preschools are located in Hampstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampstead?
Hampstead public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hampstead are often viewed compared to one another?

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