Best Knightdale Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,026 students in Knightdale, NC.

The top ranked public preschools in Knightdale, NC are Forestville Road Elementary School, Knightdale Elementary School and Hodge Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Knightdale, NC public preschools have an score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Knightdale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Knightdale, NC (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Forestville Road Elementary School

(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
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100 Lawson Ridge Road
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8487

Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #22.

Knightdale Elementary School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
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109 Ridge St
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8540

Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #33.

Hodge Road Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
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2128 Mingo Bluff Boulevard
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8599

Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #44.

Lockhart Elementary School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
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1320 N Smithfield Rd
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8525

Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Knightdale, NC?

The top ranked public preschools in Knightdale, NC include Forestville Road Elementary School, Knightdale Elementary School and Hodge Road Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Knightdale?

4 public preschools are located in Knightdale.

What is the racial composition of students in Knightdale?

Knightdale public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Knightdale are often viewed compared to one another?