For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 550 students in 27243, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in 27243, NC is Efland Cheeks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 27243 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27243, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27243, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Efland Cheeks Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Fuller Rd
Efland, NC 27243
(919) 563-5112
Efland, NC 27243
(919) 563-5112
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27243, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27243, NC include Efland Cheeks Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27243?
1 public preschools are located in 27243.
What is the racial composition of students in 27243?
27243 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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