For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,698 students in 27610, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27610, NC are Fuller Elementary School, Poe Elementary School and Powell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27610 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27610, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27610, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fuller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
806 Calloway Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7625
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7625
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Poe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Peyton St
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 250-4777
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 250-4777
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Powell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1130 Marlborough Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Barwell Road Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Barwell Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 661-5405
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 661-5405
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Sunnybrook Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 857-9500
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 857-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Bugg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 Cooper Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 250-4750
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 250-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Rogers Lane Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 North Rogers Lane
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 694-8670
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 694-8670
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Southeast Raleigh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1436 Rock Quarry Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 694-8444
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 694-8444
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
27610, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1130 Marlborough Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
700 Beacon Lake Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-3104
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-3104
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27610, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27610, NC include Fuller Elementary School, Poe Elementary School and Powell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27610?
8 public preschools are located in 27610.
What is the racial composition of students in 27610?
27610 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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