For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 551 students in 27617, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in 27617, NC is Brier Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 27617 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27617, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27617, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brier Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9801 Brier Creek Parkway
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 484-4747
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 484-4747
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27617, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27617, NC include Brier Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27617?
1 public preschools are located in 27617.
What is the racial composition of students in 27617?
27617 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% 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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