For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,040 students in 27215, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27215, NC are Marvin B Smith Elementary School, Grove Park Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27215 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27215, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27215, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marvin B Smith Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2235 Delaney Drive
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6140
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6140
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Grove Park Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Trail One
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6115
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6115
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1714 W Davis Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6120
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6120
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Harvey R Newlin Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
316 Carden Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6125
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6125
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27215, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27215, NC include Marvin B Smith Elementary School, Grove Park Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27215?
4 public preschools are located in 27215.
What is the racial composition of students in 27215?
27215 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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