For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 601 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Downtown is Hunter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh, NC (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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh, NC include Hunter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Raleigh public preschools minority enrollment is 46% 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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