Top 5 Best 27278 North Carolina Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,014 students in 27278, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27278, NC are Hillsborough Elementary School, River Park Elementary School and Pathways Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27278 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 27278, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27278, NC Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsborough Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
402 North Nash Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6137
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
River Park Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
240 St. Mary's Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-9326
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Pathways Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
431 Strouds Creek Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-9136
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Grady Brown Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 New Grady Brown Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6138
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
154 Hayes St
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 27278, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27278, NC include Hillsborough Elementary School, River Park Elementary School and Pathways Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27278, NC?
5 public preschools are located in 27278, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27278, NC?
27278, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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