For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,736 students in Pender County, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pender County, 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.
Pender County, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Pender County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Pender County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Topsail Annandale Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17385 Us Hwy 17
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-1977
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
997 Hoover Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-2756
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Sloop Point Loop Road
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-0694
Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 270-0694
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Rocky Point Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Elementary School Road
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 675-2309
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 675-2309
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
C.f. Pope Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Wright Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0145
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0145
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Cape Fear Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1882 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-3767
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 602-3767
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Malpass Corner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4992 Malpass Corner Road
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5889
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 283-5889
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Pender County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pender County Alternative (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
798 Us Hwy 117 South
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0156
Burgaw, NC 28425
(910) 259-0156
Gr: 4-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Pender Innovative Learning Academy (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1886 Nc Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 789-6073
Rocky Point, NC 28457
(910) 789-6073
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pender County, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pender County, NC include Topsail Annandale Elementary School, South Topsail Elementary School and North Topsail Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pender County?
7 public preschools are located in Pender County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pender County?
Pender County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% 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 Pender County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pender County include: Cape Fear Elementary School vs. C.f. Pope Elementary School, Malpass Corner Elementary School vs. C.f. Pope Elementary School, North Topsail Elementary School vs. South Topsail Elementary School
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