For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,957 students in Zebulon, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Zebulon, NC are Corinth-holders Elementary School, Wakelon Elementary School and Zebulon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zebulon, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Zebulon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Zebulon, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corinth-holders Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3976 Nc 231
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 365-7560
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 365-7560
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Wakelon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8921 Pippin Rd
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3844
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3844
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Zebulon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Proctor St
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3680
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Zebulon, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Zebulon, NC include Corinth-holders Elementary School, Wakelon Elementary School and Zebulon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Zebulon?
3 public preschools are located in Zebulon.
What is the racial composition of students in Zebulon?
Zebulon public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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