For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,906 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27705, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Community School Of Digital & Visual Art
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
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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?
4 public elementary schools are located in 27705.
What is the racial composition of students in 27705?
27705 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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