For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,448 students in 27312, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27312, NC are Chatham Grove Elementary School, Perry W Harrison Elementary School and Pittsboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27312 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27312, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27312, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham Grove Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 Andrews Store Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7069
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 642-7069
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Perry W Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2655 Hamlet Chapel Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 967-9925
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 967-9925
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Pittsboro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
375 Pittsboro School Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-3987
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-3987
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27312, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27312, NC include Chatham Grove Elementary School, Perry W Harrison Elementary School and Pittsboro Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27312?
3 public preschools are located in 27312.
What is the racial composition of students in 27312?
27312 public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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