For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,584 students in Holly Ridge, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Holly Ridge, NC are Surf City Elementary School and Dixon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holly Ridge, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Holly Ridge have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Holly Ridge, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Surf City Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12345-a Literacy Lane
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 928-0067
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 928-0067
Grades: PK-5
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Betty Dixon Rd
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 327-2104
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
(910) 327-2104
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Holly Ridge, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Holly Ridge, NC include Surf City Elementary School and Dixon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Holly Ridge?
2 public preschools are located in Holly Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Ridge?
Holly Ridge public preschools minority enrollment is 22% 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 Holly Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Holly Ridge include: Surf City Elementary School vs. Dixon Elementary School
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