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Best Apex Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 8,865 students in Apex, NC. The top-ranked public preschools in Apex, NC are White Oak Elementary School, Olive Chapel Elementary School and Scotts Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apex, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Apex 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 Public Preschools in Apex, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1512 White Oak Church Rd
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 694-0202
Gr: PK-5 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11500 Holly Springs New Hill R
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 694-8885
Gr: PK-5 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6116 Old Jenks Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-2865
Gr: PK-5 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Laurel Park Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2450 Laura Duncan Rd
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 290-2333
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
West Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4500 West Lake Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 662-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Middle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Middle Creek Park Avenue
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 773-9555
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Woods Creek Elementary School
7451 Woods Creek Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 694-8422
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Apex, NC?
How many public preschools are located in Apex?
12 public preschools are located in Apex.
What is the racial composition of students in Apex?
Apex 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).
Which public preschools in Apex are often viewed compared to one another?

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