For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,392 students in 27526, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27526, NC are Ballentine Elementary School, Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School and South Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27526 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27526, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27526, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballentine Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 North Mclaurin Lane
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-1120
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-1120
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #22.
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2255 Herbert Akins Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 567-4100
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 567-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 979 students
Rank: #33.
South Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1449 Old Honeycutt Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8066
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8066
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #44.
Fuquay-varina Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6600 Johnson Pond Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2566
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2566
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #55.
Northwest Harnett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
736 Rollins Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4547
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4547
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 Bridge St
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2587
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2587
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27526, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27526, NC include Ballentine Elementary School, Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School and South Lakes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27526?
6 public preschools are located in 27526.
What is the racial composition of students in 27526?
27526 public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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