For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 5,171 students in 27519, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27519, NC are Green Hope Elementary School, Highcroft Elementary School and Mills Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27519 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27519, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27519, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Hope Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2700 Louis Stephens Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 388-5270
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 388-5270
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Highcroft Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5415 Highcroft Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 460-3527
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 460-3527
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mills Park Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
509 Mills Park Dr
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1466
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1466
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Hortons Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7615 O'kelly Chapel Rd
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8660
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8660
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Alston Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11555 Green Level Church Rd.
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 544-2474
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 544-2474
Gr: PK-5 | 1,111 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Morrisville Parkway
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 462-6780
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 462-6780
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Turner Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 Turner Creek Road
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 363-1391
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 363-1391
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27519, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27519, NC include Green Hope Elementary School, Highcroft Elementary School and Mills Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27519?
7 public preschools are located in 27519.
What is the racial composition of students in 27519?
27519 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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