For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,781 students in 27597, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27597, NC are Corinth-holders Elementary School, Wakelon Elementary School and Zebulon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27597 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27597, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27597, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corinth-holders Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3976 Nc 231
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 365-7560
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 365-7560
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
Wakelon Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8921 Pippin Rd
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3844
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3844
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Zebulon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Proctor St
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3680
Zebulon, NC 27597
(919) 404-3680
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27597, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27597, NC include Corinth-holders Elementary School, Wakelon Elementary School and Zebulon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27597?
3 public preschools are located in 27597.
What is the racial composition of students in 27597?
27597 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.