For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,344 students in 27703, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27703, NC are Spring Valley Elementary School, R N Harris Elementary School and Research Triangle Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27703 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27703, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 27703, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2051 Northern Durham Prky
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-2890
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
R N Harris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Cooper Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3967
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3967
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Research Triangle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2418 Ellis Road
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 957-7108
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 957-7108
Grades: K-8
| 692 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3810 Wake Forest Road
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3960
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3960
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #55.
The Institute Development Young Leaders
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 S. Miami Blvd.
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 224-1240
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 224-1240
Grades: K-8
| 381 students
Rank: #66.
Maureen Joy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 South Driver Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 908-1600
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 908-1600
Grades: K-8
| 611 students
Rank: #77.
Bethesda Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2009 S Miami Boulevard
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3904
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3904
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: #88.
Reaching All Minds Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2703 Holloway St.
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 596-1899
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 596-1899
Grades: K-8
| 378 students
Rank: #99.
Y E Smith Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2410 E Main Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3900
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
27703, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Communities In School Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
401 N Driver St
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3931
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-3931
Grades: 5-12
| 174 students
800 Clayton Rd
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9184
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 560-9184
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27703, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27703, NC include Spring Valley Elementary School, R N Harris Elementary School and Research Triangle Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27703, NC?
9 public elementary schools are located in 27703, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27703, NC?
27703, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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