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Best 27502 North Carolina Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 4,056 students in 27502, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27502, NC are Olive Chapel Elementary School, Scotts Ridge Elementary School and Baucom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27502 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27502, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27502, NC Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olive Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1751 Olive Chapel Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Scotts Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6601 Apex Barbecue Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Baucom Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Hunter St
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2168
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Apex Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Tingen Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Apex Friendship Elementary School
7901 Humie Olive Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8454
Gr: PK-5 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27502, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27502, NC include Olive Chapel Elementary School, Scotts Ridge Elementary School and Baucom Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27502?
5 public preschools are located in 27502.
What is the racial composition of students in 27502?
27502 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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