For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,434 students in 27606, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27606, NC are Combs Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School and Yates Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27606 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27606, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27606, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Combs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Lorimer Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4300
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10401 Penny Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 387-4490
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 387-4490
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Yates Mill Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5993 Yates Mill Pond Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4244
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4244
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Dillard Drive Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5018 Dillard Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4200
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
27606, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gov Morehead School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
301 Ashe Ave
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27606, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27606, NC include Combs Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School and Yates Mill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27606?
4 public preschools are located in 27606.
What is the racial composition of students in 27606?
27606 public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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