For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 775 students in 27565, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27565, NC are C. G. Credle Elementary School and West Oxford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27565 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27565, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27565, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C. G. Credle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
223 College St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9191
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9191
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
West Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 Ivey Day Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9161
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-9161
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
27565, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Granville Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
204 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2317
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 690-2317
Gr: 6-11 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
3200 Webb School Rd
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-6411
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-6411
Gr: 9-12
8176 Hwy 96
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-8935
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-8935
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
200 Taylor Street
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Gr: 4-6 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
200 Taylor St
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Oxford, NC 27565
(919) 693-3914
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27565, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27565, NC include C. G. Credle Elementary School and West Oxford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27565?
2 public preschools are located in 27565.
What is the racial composition of students in 27565?
27565 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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