For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,073 students in 27616, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27616, NC are Harris Creek Elementary School, River Bend Elementary School and Wildwood Forest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27616 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27616, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27616, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harris Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3829 Forestville Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 217-5100
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 217-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 839 students
Rank: #22.
River Bend Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6710 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 431-8010
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 431-8010
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #33.
Wildwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Wildwood Forest Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 713-0600
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 713-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27616, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27616, NC include Harris Creek Elementary School, River Bend Elementary School and Wildwood Forest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27616?
3 public preschools are located in 27616.
What is the racial composition of students in 27616?
27616 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% 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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