For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,349 students in 27606, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27606, NC are Combs Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School and Yates Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27606 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27606, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27606, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Combs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Lorimer Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4300
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10401 Penny Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 387-4490
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 387-4490
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Yates Mill Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5993 Yates Mill Pond Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4244
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4244
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Dillard Drive Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5018 Dillard Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4200
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
27606, North Carolina 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gov Morehead School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
301 Ashe Ave
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27606, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27606, NC include Combs Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School and Yates Mill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27606?
4 public preschools are located in 27606.
What is the racial composition of students in 27606?
27606 public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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