For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,870 students in 27514, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 428 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 27514, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27514, NC are East Chapel Hill High School, Estes Hills Elementary School and Phillips Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27514 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27514, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27514, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Chapel Hill High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Weaver Dairy Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 969-2482
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 969-2482
Grades: 9-12
| 1,411 students
Rank: #22.
Estes Hills Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Estes Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-4753
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-4753
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Phillips Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 N Estes Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 929-2188
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 929-2188
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 New Hope Church Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-9696
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-9696
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 966-5009
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 966-5009
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
27514, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1713 Legion Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 537-0740
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 537-0740
Grades: K-8
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27514, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27514, NC include East Chapel Hill High School, Estes Hills Elementary School and Phillips Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27514?
5 public schools are located in 27514.
What percentage of students in 27514 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 27514 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27514?
27514 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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