For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,721 students in the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in North Raleigh are Abbotts Creek Elementary School, North Forest Pines Elementary School and North Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abbotts Creek Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9900 Durant Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 694-0555
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 694-0555
Grades: PK-5
| 824 students
Rank: #22.
North Forest Pines Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11501 Forest Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 570-2220
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 570-2220
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
North Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7120 Harps Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 870-4100
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 870-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #44.
Baileywick Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9425 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 518-0090
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 518-0090
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Wakefield Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3555
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3555
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #66.
Durant Road Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9901 Durant Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4220
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #77.
Forest Pines Drive Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11455 Forest Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-6262
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-6262
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #88.
Lynn Road Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Lynn Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 870-4074
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 870-4074
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC include Abbotts Creek Elementary School, North Forest Pines Elementary School and North Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?
8 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?
the neighborhood of North Raleigh, Raleigh, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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