For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,817 students in 27502, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27502, NC are Olive Chapel Elementary School, Scotts Ridge Elementary School and Baucom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27502 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27502, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27502, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olive Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1751 Olive Chapel Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-4440
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 986 students
Rank: #22.
Scotts Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6601 Apex Barbecue Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0300
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #33.
Baucom Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Hunter St
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2168
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2168
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
Apex Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Tingen Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2150
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: n/an/a
7901 Humie Olive Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8454
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8454
Grades: PK-5
| 876 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27502, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27502, NC include Olive Chapel Elementary School, Scotts Ridge Elementary School and Baucom Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27502?
5 public preschools are located in 27502.
What is the racial composition of students in 27502?
27502 public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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