For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 630 students in 27601, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in 27601, NC is Hunter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 27601 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27601, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27601, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hunter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1018 E Davie St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7676
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7676
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
27601, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montcross Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27601, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27601, NC include Hunter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27601?
1 public preschools are located in 27601.
What is the racial composition of students in 27601?
27601 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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