For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,217 students in 27591, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27591, NC are Lake Myra Elementary School and Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27591 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27591, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27591, NC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Myra Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Elk Falls Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-8990
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-8990
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
291 Liles-dean Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2680
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
27591, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2657
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2657
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27591, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27591, NC include Lake Myra Elementary School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27591?
2 public preschools are located in 27591.
What is the racial composition of students in 27591?
27591 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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