For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,129 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Northwest Raleigh are Jeffreys Grove Elementary School, Hilburn Drive Academy and Stough Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jeffreys Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6119 Creedmoor Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4910
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4910
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Stough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4210 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4950
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4950
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
York Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5201 Brookhaven Drive
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4960
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
12004 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 694-8211
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 694-8211
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC include Jeffreys Grove Elementary School, Hilburn Drive Academy and Stough Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh?
the neighborhood of Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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