For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,104 students in Knightdale, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Knightdale, NC are Forestville Road Elementary School, Knightdale Elementary School and Hodge Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knightdale, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Knightdale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Knightdale, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forestville Road Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Lawson Ridge Road
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8487
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8487
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Knightdale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Ridge St
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8540
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Hodge Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2128 Mingo Bluff Boulevard
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8599
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8599
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Lockhart Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 N Smithfield Rd
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8525
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8525
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Knightdale, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in Knightdale, NC include Forestville Road Elementary School, Knightdale Elementary School and Hodge Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Knightdale?
4 public preschools are located in Knightdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Knightdale?
Knightdale public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Knightdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Knightdale include: Lockhart Elementary School vs. Forestville Road Elementary School, Forestville Road Elementary School vs. Lockhart Elementary School, Knightdale Elementary School vs. Forestville Road Elementary School
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