For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 375 students in the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Duke Forest is Lakewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Vesson Avenue
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3939
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3939
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham, NC include Lakewood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham?
the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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