For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,295 students in 27516, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27516, NC are Seawell Elementary School, Mcdougle Elementary School and Scroggs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27516 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27516, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27516, NC Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seawell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9115 Seawell School Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-4343
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-4343
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Mcdougle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
890 Old Fayetteville Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 969-2435
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 969-2435
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #33.
Scroggs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Kildaire Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-7165
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-7165
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Fpg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Smith Level Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-6491
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-6491
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #55.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Caldwell St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2220
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 918-2220
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
27516, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New Century Charter High School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1315-a New Hope Trace
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-7722
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 942-7722
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27516, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27516, NC include Seawell Elementary School, Mcdougle Elementary School and Scroggs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27516?
5 public preschools are located in 27516.
What is the racial composition of students in 27516?
27516 public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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