For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 841 students in 27712, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27712, NC are Little River K-8 School and Eno Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27712 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27712, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27712, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Little River K-8 School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2315 Snow Hill Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3940
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3940
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Eno Valley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Milton Road
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3915
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3915
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27712, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27712, NC include Little River K-8 School and Eno Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27712?
2 public preschools are located in 27712.
What is the racial composition of students in 27712?
27712 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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