For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,164 students in 27511, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27511, NC are Briarcliff Elementary School, Farmington Woods Elementary School and Cary Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» preschools in zipcode 27511 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27511, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27511, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Briarcliff Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1220 Pond St
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3443
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3443
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Farmington Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1413 Hampton Valley Rd
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3469
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3469
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Cary Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3455
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3455
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
805 Cary Towne Blvd
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3431
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 460-3431
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27511, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27511, NC include Briarcliff Elementary School, Farmington Woods Elementary School and Cary Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27511?
4 public preschools are located in 27511.
What is the racial composition of students in 27511?
27511 public preschools minority enrollment is 49% 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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