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Best Lincolnton Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,067 students in Lincolnton, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincolnton, NC are Ge Massey Elementary School, Childers Elementary School and S Ray Lowder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincolnton, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincolnton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Lincolnton, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
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 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
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 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
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 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
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 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
3970 King Wilkinson Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1394
Gr: PK-2 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lincolnton, North Carolina

Lincolnton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Jeb Seagle Drive
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(704) 736-1626
Gr: 3-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lincolnton, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincolnton, NC include Ge Massey Elementary School, Childers Elementary School and S Ray Lowder Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincolnton?
6 public preschools are located in Lincolnton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincolnton?
Lincolnton public preschools minority enrollment is 39% 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 Lincolnton are often viewed compared to one another?

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