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Best Umstead Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,520 students in the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh, NC.

The top ranked public preschools in Umstead are Sycamore Creek Elementary School and Brier Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh, NC public preschools have an score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh, NC (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Sycamore Creek Elementary School

(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
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10921 Leesville Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 841-4333

Gr: PK-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #22.

Brier Creek Elementary School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
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9801 Brier Creek Parkway
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 484-4747

Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh, NC?

The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh, NC include Sycamore Creek Elementary School and Brier Creek Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh?

2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh?

the neighborhood of Umstead, Raleigh public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).