For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,280 students in 27540, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27540, NC are Holly Springs Elementary School, Holly Ridge Elementary School and Holly Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27540 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27540, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27540, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Holly Springs Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 557-2660
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 557-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Holly Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 Holly Springs Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1300
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Holly Grove Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1451 Avent Ferry Road
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1700
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 577-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Buckhorn Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5651 Honeycutt Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 694-8970
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 694-8970
Gr: PK-5 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27540, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27540, NC include Holly Springs Elementary School, Holly Ridge Elementary School and Holly Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27540?
4 public preschools are located in 27540.
What is the racial composition of students in 27540?
27540 public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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