For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,233 students in 27523, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27523, NC are White Oak Elementary School, Salem Elementary School and Laurel Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27523 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27523, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27523, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1512 White Oak Church Rd
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 694-0202
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 694-0202
Grades: PK-5
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6116 Old Jenks Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-2865
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-2865
Grades: PK-5
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
Laurel Park Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2450 Laura Duncan Rd
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 290-2333
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 290-2333
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27523, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27523, NC include White Oak Elementary School, Salem Elementary School and Laurel Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27523?
3 public preschools are located in 27523.
What is the racial composition of students in 27523?
27523 public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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