For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,777 students in Wake Forest, NC. The top ranked public preschools in Wake Forest, NC are Jones Dairy Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Richland Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wake Forest, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Wake Forest have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wake Forest, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jones Dairy Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Jones Dairy Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6181
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6181
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Rogers Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6000
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Richland Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 Wallridge Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-6333
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-6333
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10510 Star Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 855-9811
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 855-9811
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Rank: #55.
Wake Forest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
406 S Main Street
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8655
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8655
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wake Forest, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Wake Forest, NC include Jones Dairy Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Richland Creek Elementary School. Wake Forest has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in North Carolina.
How many public preschools are located in Wake Forest?
5 public preschools are located in Wake Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Wake Forest?
Wake Forest public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wake Forest are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wake Forest include: Jones Dairy Elementary School vs. Heritage Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School vs. Jones Dairy Elementary School, Wake Forest Elementary School vs. Heritage Elementary School
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