For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,716 students in 27701, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 558 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 27701, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27701, NC are Durham School Of The Arts, George Watts Elementary School and Central Park School For Children. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27701 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27701, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27701, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durham School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 North Duke Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3926
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3926
Grades: 6-12
| 1,767 students
Rank: #22.
George Watts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Watts Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3947
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3947
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Central Park School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
724 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-1200
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-1200
Grades: K-8
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Durham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
807 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-5599
Grades: K-10
| 777 students
Rank: #55.
Burton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Mathison Avenue
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3908
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3908
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #66.
Global Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Dowd St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5903
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5903
Grades: K-8
| 202 students
Rank: #77.
Eastway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 North Alston Avenue
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3910
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
Kipp Durham College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1107 Holloway Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 973-0285
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 973-0285
Grades: K-8
| 365 students
27701, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wg Pearson Magnet Middle School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
600 E Umstead St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-2208
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-2208
Grades: 8
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27701, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27701, NC include Durham School Of The Arts, George Watts Elementary School and Central Park School For Children.
How many public schools are located in 27701?
8 public schools are located in 27701.
What percentage of students in 27701 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 27701 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27701?
27701 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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