For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,403 students in 27614, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27614, NC are Pleasant Union Elementary School, Abbotts Creek Elementary School and North Forest Pines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27614 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27614, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27614, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Union Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Pleasant Union Church Roa
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4230
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
Abbotts Creek Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9900 Durant Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 694-0555
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 694-0555
Grades: PK-5
| 805 students
Rank: #33.
North Forest Pines Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11501 Forest Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 570-2220
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 570-2220
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Wakefield Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3555
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3555
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #55.
Durant Road Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9901 Durant Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4220
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
Forest Pines Drive Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11455 Forest Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-6262
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-6262
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27614, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27614, NC include Pleasant Union Elementary School, Abbotts Creek Elementary School and North Forest Pines Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27614?
6 public preschools are located in 27614.
What is the racial composition of students in 27614?
27614 public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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