For the 2025-26 school year, there are 48 public preschools serving 25,831 students in Raleigh, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Raleigh, NC are Jeffreys Grove Elementary School, Pleasant Union Elementary School and Sycamore Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raleigh, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Raleigh have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Raleigh, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jeffreys Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6119 Creedmoor Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4910
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4910
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Union Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Pleasant Union Church Roa
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4230
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Abbotts Creek Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9900 Durant Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 694-0555
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 694-0555
Gr: PK-5 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Root Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3202 Northampton Street
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4940
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4940
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Lacy Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 881-4920
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 881-4920
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Olds Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 Dixie Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 856-7699
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 856-7699
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
North Forest Pines Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11501 Forest Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 570-2220
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 570-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Hunter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1018 E Davie St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7676
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7676
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Conn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1220 Brookside Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 856-7637
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 856-7637
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Fuller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
806 Calloway Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7625
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7625
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Douglas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Ortega Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4894
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4894
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Stough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4210 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4950
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1616.
Joyner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Lowden St.
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7650
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7650
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Wiley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 St. Mary's Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-7723
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-7723
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
York Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5201 Brookhaven Drive
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4960
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
North Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7120 Harps Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 870-4100
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 870-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
Vance Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8808 Old Stage Rd
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 662-2472
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 662-2472
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Harris Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3829 Forestville Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 217-5100
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 217-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Baileywick Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9425 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 518-0090
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 518-0090
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Brooks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Northbrook Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1350
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1350
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Poe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Peyton St
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 250-4777
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 250-4777
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Powell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1130 Marlborough Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2828.
Banks Road Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10225 Chambers Rd
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 890-7333
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 890-7333
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2929.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Wakefield Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3555
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3555
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3030.
Durant Road Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9901 Durant Rd
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4220
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4220
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3131.
Forest Pines Drive Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11455 Forest Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-6262
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-6262
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3232.
Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Maxwell Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 662-2458
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 662-2458
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3333.
Brentwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3426 Ingram Dr
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-8720
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-8720
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3434.
Lynn Road Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Lynn Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 870-4074
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 870-4074
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3535.
River Bend Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6710 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 431-8010
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 431-8010
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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Raleigh, North Carolina 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baker Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 2415
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 856-5929
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 856-5929
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 83%
1130 Marlborough Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Dhhs Office Of Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
616 Oberlin Rd
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Gr: PK-12
Dynamic Community Charter (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
5510 Munford Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 787-7388
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 787-7388
Gr: 6-10 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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
Hope Charter Leadership Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1116 N Blount Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Montcross Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
N C Dept Of Corrections (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
No Local Address
Raleigh, NC 27626
(919) 716-3379
Raleigh, NC 27626
(919) 716-3379
Gr: Inquire with school
700 Beacon Lake Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-3104
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-3104
Gr: 6-12
1315 Oakwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27627
(919) 835-2000
Raleigh, NC 27627
(919) 835-2000
Gr: K-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Spring Hill Sch, Dorothea Dix Hosp (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2104 Umstead Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Gr: K-12
Torchlight Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
3211 Bramer Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
Gr: K-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 105:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Raleigh, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Raleigh, NC include Jeffreys Grove Elementary School, Pleasant Union Elementary School and Sycamore Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Raleigh?
48 public preschools are located in Raleigh.
What is the racial composition of students in Raleigh?
Raleigh public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Raleigh are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Raleigh include: Wildwood Forest Elementary School vs. Durant Road Elementary School, Olds Elementary School vs. Lacy Elementary School, Durant Road Elementary School vs. Abbotts Creek Elementary School
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