Top 5 Best 27601 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,950 students in 27601, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27601, NC are Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy, Washington Elementary School and Hunter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27601 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27601, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).

Best 27601, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
567 East Hargett St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5644
Grades: 6-13
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 Fayetteville St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7960
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Hunter Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 65% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1018 E Davie St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7676
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #44.
Ligon Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 58% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
706 E Lenoir St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-7929
Grades: 6-8
| 952 students
Rank: #55.
Moore Square Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 59% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 South Person Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 664-5737
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 27601 North Carolina

27601, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 807-3491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27601, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27601, NC include Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy, Washington Elementary School and Hunter Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27601, NC?
5 public elementary schools are located in 27601, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27601, NC?
27601, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).

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