For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,779 students in 27513, NC (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,483 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 27513, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27513, NC are Weatherstone Elementary School, West Cary Middle School and Northwoods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27513 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27513, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27513, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weatherstone Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Olde Weatherstone Way
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 380-6988
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 380-6988
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
West Cary Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Evans Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3528
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3528
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Northwoods Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8850 Chapel Hill Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3491
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3491
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Reedy Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Reedy Creek Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3504
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3504
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Cardinal Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Gr: K-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Kingswood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 E. Johnson Street
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3481
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3481
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Reedy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Reedy Creek Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 380-3660
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 380-3660
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
27513, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cardinal Charter Academy West Campus (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Kaleidoscope Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 Airlie Court
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27513, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27513, NC include Weatherstone Elementary School, West Cary Middle School and Northwoods Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27513?
7 public schools are located in 27513.
What percentage of students in 27513 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 27513 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27513?
27513 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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