Best Public Preschools in Lincolnton, NC (2025-26)

Best Lincolnton Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ge Massey Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
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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%)
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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%)
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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%)
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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%)
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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

Pumpkin Center Primary

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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

Kiser Intermediate (Closed 2023)

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?