Best 27519 North Carolina Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,738 students in 27519, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27519, NC are Green Hope Elementary School, Highcroft Elementary School and Mills Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27519 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27519, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27519, NC Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Hope Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2700 Louis Stephens Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 388-5270
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Highcroft Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5415 Highcroft Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 460-3527
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mills Park Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
509 Mills Park Dr
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-1466
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Hortons Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7615 O'kelly Chapel Rd
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 694-8660
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Alston Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11555 Green Level Church Rd.
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 544-2474
Gr: PK-5 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Morrisville Parkway
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 462-6780
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Turner Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6801 Turner Creek Road
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 363-1391
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27519, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27519, NC include Green Hope Elementary School, Highcroft Elementary School and Mills Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27519?
7 public preschools are located in 27519.
What is the racial composition of students in 27519?
27519 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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