For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,508 students in 27713, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27713, NC are Pearsontown Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School and Parkwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27713 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27713, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27713, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearsontown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4915 Barbee Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3964
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3964
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Cook Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3972
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3972
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5207 Revere Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3962
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3962
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
906 Scott King Rd
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3749
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3749
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
2700 Meridian Parkway
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 224-4040
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 224-4040
Gr: PK-12
4220 Nc Highway 55
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27713, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27713, NC include Pearsontown Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School and Parkwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27713?
4 public preschools are located in 27713.
What is the racial composition of students in 27713?
27713 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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