For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,736 students in 27513, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27513, NC are Weatherstone Elementary School, Northwoods Elementary School and Kingswood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27513 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27513, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27513, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weatherstone Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Olde Weatherstone Way
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 380-6988
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 380-6988
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Northwoods Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8850 Chapel Hill Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3491
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3491
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Kingswood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 E. Johnson Street
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3481
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3481
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27513, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27513, NC include Weatherstone Elementary School, Northwoods Elementary School and Kingswood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27513?
3 public preschools are located in 27513.
What is the racial composition of students in 27513?
27513 public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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