For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 630 students in 27601, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in 27601, NC is Hunter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 27601 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27601, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27601, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hunter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1018 E Davie St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7676
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7676
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
27601, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Montcross Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27601, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27601, NC include Hunter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27601?
1 public preschools are located in 27601.
What is the racial composition of students in 27601?
27601 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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