For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,617 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 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Holly Ridge, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 60% (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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