For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,297 students in 27217, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27217, NC are Pleasant Grove Elementary School, R Homer Andrews Elementary School and Eastlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27217 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27217, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27217, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2847 Pleasant Grv Sch Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 421-3701
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 421-3701
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
R Homer Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2630 Buckingham Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6170
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6170
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 N Graham Hopedale Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6180
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6180
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27217, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27217, NC include Pleasant Grove Elementary School, R Homer Andrews Elementary School and Eastlawn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27217?
3 public preschools are located in 27217.
What is the racial composition of students in 27217?
27217 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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