For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,370 students in 27523, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 56 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 27523, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27523, NC are White Oak Elementary School, Salem Middle School and Salem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27523 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27523, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27523, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1512 White Oak Church Rd
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 694-0202
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 694-0202
Gr: PK-5 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6150 Old Jenks Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-1870
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-1870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6116 Old Jenks Road
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-2865
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 363-2865
Gr: PK-5 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Laurel Park Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2450 Laura Duncan Rd
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 290-2333
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 290-2333
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27523, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27523, NC include White Oak Elementary School, Salem Middle School and Salem Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27523?
4 public schools are located in 27523.
What percentage of students in 27523 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 27523 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27523?
27523 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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