For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 867 students in 27021, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27021, NC are Poplar Springs Elementary School and King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27021 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27021, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27021, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poplar Springs Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Hobe Kiser Road
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-0234
King, NC 27021
(336) 985-0234
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
152 East School St
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-5824
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-5824
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27021, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27021, NC include Poplar Springs Elementary School and King Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27021?
2 public preschools are located in 27021.
What is the racial composition of students in 27021?
27021 public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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