For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,095 students in 27704, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 27704, NC are Sandy Ridge Elementary School and Holt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27704 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27704, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27704, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Old Oxford Highway
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2695
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2695
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Holt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4019 Holt School Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3928
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3928
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
27704, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Wright School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3132 North Roxboro St
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-5790
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-5790
Gr: K-8
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27704, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27704, NC include Sandy Ridge Elementary School and Holt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27704?
2 public preschools are located in 27704.
What is the racial composition of students in 27704?
27704 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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