For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,369 students in 27344, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27344, NC are Silk Hope School, Siler City Elementary School and Virginia Cross Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27344 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27344, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27344, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silk Hope School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7945 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-3911
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-3911
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Siler City Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
671 Ellington Road
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-2032
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-2032
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Virginia Cross Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
234 Cross School Road
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4279
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4279
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27344, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27344, NC include Silk Hope School, Siler City Elementary School and Virginia Cross Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27344?
3 public preschools are located in 27344.
What is the racial composition of students in 27344?
27344 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% 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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