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

Best Burlington Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,359 students in Burlington, NC.

The top ranked public preschools in Burlington, NC are Marvin B Smith Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and R Homer Andrews Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Burlington, NC public preschools have an score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Marvin B Smith Elementary School

(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
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2235 Delaney Drive
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6140

Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #22.

Pleasant Grove Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
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2847 Pleasant Grv Sch Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 421-3701

Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #33.

R Homer Andrews Elementary School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
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2630 Buckingham Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6170

Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #44.

Eastlawn Elementary School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
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502 N Graham Hopedale Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6180

Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #55.

Grove Park Elementary School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
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141 Trail One
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6115

Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #66.

Hillcrest Elementary School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
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1714 W Davis Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6120

Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #77.

Harvey R Newlin Elementary School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
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316 Carden Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6125

Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Burlington, NC?

The top ranked public preschools in Burlington, NC include Marvin B Smith Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and R Homer Andrews Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Burlington?

7 public preschools are located in Burlington.

What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?

Burlington public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public preschools in Burlington include: Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Marvin B Smith Elementary School