Top 10 Best Raleigh Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 105 public schools serving 68,016 students in Raleigh, NC (there are 54 private schools, serving 13,386 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Raleigh, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Raleigh, NC are Quest Academy, Wake Early College Of Health And Science Elementary School and Raleigh Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raleigh, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Raleigh have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Raleigh, NC Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Quest Academy
Charter School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10908 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 841-0441
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 841-0441
Grades: K-8
| 140 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wake Early College Of Health And Science Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2901 Holston Lane
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-5800
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-5800
Grades: 9-13
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Raleigh Charter High School
Charter School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1307 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Grades: 9-12
| 569 students
Rank: #44.
Wake Stem Early College High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
715 Barbour Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 515-2255
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 515-2255
Grades: 9-13
| 220 students
Rank: #55.
Magellan Charter
Charter School
Math: 87% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9324 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Grades: 3-8
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Ashe Avenue, Governor More
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 508-9088
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 508-9088
Grades: 6-13
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 S Wilmington St
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 856-8119
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 856-8119
Grades: 9-13
| 362 students
Rank: #88.
Pleasant Union Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Pleasant Union Church Roa
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4230
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 870-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #99.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10921 Leesville Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 841-4333
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 841-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 1,001 students
Rank: #1010.
Pine Hollow Middle School
Math: 74% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5365 Bartram Place
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 694-8880
Raleigh, NC 27617
(919) 694-8880
Grades: 6-8
| 1,026 students
Rank: #1111.
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
567 East Hargett St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5644
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5644
Grades: 6-13
| 272 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Fayetteville St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7960
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7960
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #1313.
Root Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3202 Northampton Street
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4940
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4940
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1414.
Lacy Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2001 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 881-4920
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 881-4920
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
Rank: #1515.
Leesville Road High School
Math: 72% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8410 Pride Way
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4250
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 2,645 students
Rank: #1616.
Hunter Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 65% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1018 E Davie St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7676
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7676
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #1717.
Enloe High School
Magnet School
Math: 64% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 Clarendon Crescent
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7918
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7918
Grades: 9-12
| 2,337 students
Rank: #1818.
Jeffreys Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 64% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6119 Creedmoor Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4910
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4910
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #1919.
Abbotts Creek Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9900 Durant Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 694-0555
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 694-0555
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #2020.
Underwood Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1614 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7663
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7663
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #2121.
Athens Drive High School
Magnet School
Math: 65% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1420 Athens Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4050
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 2,082 students
Rank: #2222.
Leesville Road Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8402 Pride Way
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4200
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4200
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Rank: #2323.
Carnage Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 63% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 Carnage Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7600
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #2424.
Longleaf School Of The Arts
Charter School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 Chapanoke Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 896-8164
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #2525.
Ligon Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 58% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
706 E Lenoir St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7929
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7929
Grades: 6-8
| 971 students
Rank: #2626.
Moore Square Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 59% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 South Person Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5737
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5737
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: #2727.
Joyner Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Lowden St.
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7650
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7650
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #2828.
Olds Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 Dixie Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 856-7699
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 856-7699
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #2929.
Millbrook High School
Magnet School
Math: 56% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 850-8787
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 850-8787
Grades: 9-12
| 2,294 students
Rank: #3030.
The Exploris School
Charter School
Math: 52% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 715-3690
Grades: K-8
| 453 students
Rank: #3131.
Sanderson High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5500 Dixon Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4800
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,658 students
Rank: #3232.
Wakefield High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Wakefield Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3600
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 562-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,004 students
Rank: #3333.
Martin Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 53% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 881-4970
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 881-4970
Grades: 6-8
| 1,009 students
Rank: #3434.
Leesville Road Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8406 Pride Way
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4141
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4141
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #3535.
Combs Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 55% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Lorimer Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4300
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
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Raleigh, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baker Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
Po Box 2415
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 856-5929
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 856-5929
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Candlewood Middle School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1130 Marlborough Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7737
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Dhhs Office Of Education (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
616 Oberlin Rd
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Dynamic Community Charter (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
5510 Munford Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 787-7388
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 787-7388
Grades: 6-10
| 67 students
Gov Morehead School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
301 Ashe Ave
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Hope Charter Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1116 N Blount Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
Montcross Charter Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
N C Dept Of Corrections (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
No Local Address
Raleigh, NC 27626
(919) 716-3379
Raleigh, NC 27626
(919) 716-3379
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
700 Beacon Lake Dr
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-3104
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 212-3104
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Sparc Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1315 Oakwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27627
(919) 835-2000
Raleigh, NC 27627
(919) 835-2000
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
Spring Hill Sch, Dorothea Dix Hosp (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2104 Umstead Dr
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 733-5545
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Twin City High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27699
(919) 807-3491
Raleigh, NC 27699
(919) 807-3491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Raleigh, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Raleigh, NC are Quest Academy, Wake Early College Of Health And Science Elementary School and Raleigh Charter High School.
How many public schools are located in Raleigh, NC?
105 public schools are located in Raleigh, NC.
What percentage of students in Raleigh, NC go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Raleigh, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Raleigh, NC?
Raleigh, NC minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
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