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Best 27603 North Carolina Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,655 students in 27603, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27603, NC are Vance Elementary School, Banks Road Elementary School and Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27603 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27603, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27603, NC Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vance Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8808 Old Stage Rd
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 662-2472
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Banks Road Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10225 Chambers Rd
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 890-7333
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Maxwell Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 662-2458
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 27603 North Carolina

27603, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Spring Hill Sch, Dorothea Dix Hosp (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2104 Umstead Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27603, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27603, NC include Vance Elementary School, Banks Road Elementary School and Smith Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27603?
3 public preschools are located in 27603.
What is the racial composition of students in 27603?
27603 public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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