For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,889 students in 27613, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27613, NC are Sycamore Creek Elementary School and Hilburn Drive Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27613 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27613, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27613, NC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10921 Leesville Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 841-4333
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 841-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Hilburn Drive Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7100 Hilburn Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 571-6800
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 571-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
12004 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 694-8211
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 694-8211
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27613, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27613, NC include Sycamore Creek Elementary School and Hilburn Drive Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 27613?
3 public preschools are located in 27613.
What is the racial composition of students in 27613?
27613 public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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