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Best 27526 North Carolina Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,588 students in 27526, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27526, NC are Ballentine Elementary School, Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School and South Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27526 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27526, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27526, NC Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballentine Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1651 North Mclaurin Lane
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2255 Herbert Akins Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 567-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
South Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1449 Old Honeycutt Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8066
Gr: PK-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Fuquay-varina Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6600 Johnson Pond Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2566
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Northwest Harnett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
736 Rollins Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4547
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
307 Bridge St
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2587
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27526, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27526, NC include Ballentine Elementary School, Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School and South Lakes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27526?
6 public preschools are located in 27526.
What is the racial composition of students in 27526?
27526 public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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