For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,975 students in 27520, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27520, NC are Cleveland Elementary School, West Clayton Elementary School and Cooper Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27520 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27520, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27520, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10225 Cleveland Rd
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-2700
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
West Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1012 S Lombard St
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 553-7113
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 553-7113
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Cooper Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
849 North Mial St
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 553-0256
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 553-0256
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27520, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27520, NC include Cleveland Elementary School, West Clayton Elementary School and Cooper Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 27520?
3 public preschools are located in 27520.
What is the racial composition of students in 27520?
27520 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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