For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,463 students in 27253, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 27253, NC are Alexander Wilson Elementary School, South Graham Elementary School and North Graham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 27253 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27253, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27253, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alexander Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2518 Nc 54
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-1366
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-1366
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
South Graham Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Ivey Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6520
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6520
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
North Graham Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Trollinger Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-2272
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-2272
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 27253, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 27253, NC include Alexander Wilson Elementary School, South Graham Elementary School and North Graham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27253?
3 public preschools are located in 27253.
What is the racial composition of students in 27253?
27253 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% 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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