Ballybay Central National School is a primary school under Presbyterian management that serves the Protestant community of Ballybay and the wider catchment area. Established in 1987, the school provides a warm, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment that welcomes children of all religious backgrounds and nationalities. The school actively engages in environmental initiatives like the People's Peace Forest, promotes literacy through library partnerships, encourages healthy living, and fosters cross-border reconciliation through collaborative projects.