For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 929 students in 27705, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27705, NC are E K Powe Elementary School and Hillandale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27705 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27705, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27705, NC Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E K Powe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
913 9th Street
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 560-3963
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 560-3963
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Hillandale Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Hillandale Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 560-3924
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 560-3924
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27705, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27705, NC include E K Powe Elementary School and Hillandale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27705, NC?
2 public preschools are located in 27705, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27705, NC?
27705, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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