For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,868 students in 27613, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27613, NC are Sycamore Creek Elementary School and Hilburn Drive Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27613 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27613, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27613, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10921 Leesville Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 841-4333
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 841-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Hilburn Drive Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7100 Hilburn Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 571-6800
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 571-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
12004 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 694-8211
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 694-8211
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27613, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27613, NC include Sycamore Creek Elementary School and Hilburn Drive Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 27613?
3 public preschools are located in 27613.
What is the racial composition of students in 27613?
27613 public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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