For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 887 students in 27514, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27514, NC are Estes Hills Elementary School and New Hope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27514 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27514, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27514, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estes Hills Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Estes Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-4753
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-4753
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 New Hope Church Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-9696
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-9696
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
27514, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1713 Legion Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 537-0740
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 537-0740
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27514, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27514, NC include Estes Hills Elementary School and New Hope Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27514?
3 public preschools are located in 27514.
What is the racial composition of students in 27514?
27514 public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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