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Best 27587 North Carolina Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,777 students in 27587, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27587, 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.
Public preschools in zipcode 27587 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 27587, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 27587, NC Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones Dairy Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Jones Dairy Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6181
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3500 Rogers Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Richland Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
840 Wallridge Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-6333
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10510 Star Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 855-9811
Gr: PK-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Wake Forest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
406 S Main Street
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8655
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27587, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27587, NC include Jones Dairy Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Richland Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27587?
5 public preschools are located in 27587.
What is the racial composition of students in 27587?
27587 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).

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