For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,849 students in 27705, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27705, NC are E K Powe Elementary School, Forest View Elementary School and Hillandale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27705 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27705, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 27705, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E K Powe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
913 9th Street
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 560-3963
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 560-3963
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3007 Mount Sinai Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 560-3932
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 560-3932
Grades: K-5
| 691 students
Rank: #33.
Hillandale Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Hillandale Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 560-3924
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 560-3924
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Carter Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 West Cornwallis Road
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 797-2340
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 797-2340
Grades: K-8
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27705, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27705, NC include E K Powe Elementary School, Forest View Elementary School and Hillandale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27705, NC?
4 public elementary schools are located in 27705, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27705, NC?
27705, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% 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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