For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,256 students in 27712, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27712, NC are Easley Elementary School, Little River Elementary School and Eno Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27712 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27712, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27712, NC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Easley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Lebanon Circle
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3913
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3913
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Little River Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 Snow Hill Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3940
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3940
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Eno Valley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Milton Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3915
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3915
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27712, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27712, NC include Easley Elementary School, Little River Elementary School and Eno Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27712?
3 public preschools are located in 27712.
What is the racial composition of students in 27712?
27712 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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