For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,251 students in 27604, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27604, NC are Conn Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School and Beaverdam Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27604 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27604, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27604, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Conn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1220 Brookside Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 856-7637
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 856-7637
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Brentwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3426 Ingram Dr
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-8720
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-8720
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Beaverdam Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3591 Tarheel Club Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 694-0222
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 694-0222
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Wilburn Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3707 Marsh Creek Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-8738
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-8738
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27604, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27604, NC include Conn Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School and Beaverdam Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27604?
4 public preschools are located in 27604.
What is the racial composition of students in 27604?
27604 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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