For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 602 students in the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Duke Forest are Community School Of Digital & Visual Art and Lakewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-8
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Vesson Avenue
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3939
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 560-3939
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham, NC include Community School Of Digital & Visual Art and Lakewood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham?
the neighborhood of Duke Forest, Durham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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