For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,489 students in 27560, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 252 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 27560, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27560, NC are Cedar Fork Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Morrisville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27560 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27560, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27560, NC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Fork Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1050 Town Hall Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 388-5240
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 388-5240
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
332 Parkside Valley Dr
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 694-7888
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 694-7888
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Morrisville Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1519 Morrisville Pkwy
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 460-3400
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 460-3400
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Sterling Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 Treybrooke Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 462-8889
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 462-8889
Gr: PK-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3605 Pleasant Grove Church Rd
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 694-8770
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 694-8770
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Wake Tech Community College, R
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 335-1350
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 335-1350
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27560, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27560, NC include Cedar Fork Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Morrisville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27560?
6 public schools are located in 27560.
What percentage of students in 27560 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 27560 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27560?
27560 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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