For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,020 students in 27713, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27713, NC are Pearsontown Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School and Parkwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27713 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27713, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27713, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearsontown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4915 Barbee Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3964
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3964
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Cook Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3972
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3972
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5207 Revere Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3962
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3962
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
906 Scott King Rd
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3749
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3749
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
3901 S Roxboro St
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3749
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3749
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27713, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27713, NC include Pearsontown Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School and Parkwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27713?
5 public preschools are located in 27713.
What is the racial composition of students in 27713?
27713 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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