For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 705 students in 27605, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27605, NC are Partnership Elementary School and Wiley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27605 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27605, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27605, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Partnership Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Devereux Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-8200
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-8200
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Wiley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 St. Mary's Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-7723
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-7723
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
27605, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dhhs Office Of Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
616 Oberlin Rd
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27605, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27605, NC include Partnership Elementary School and Wiley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27605?
2 public elementary schools are located in 27605.
What is the racial composition of students in 27605?
27605 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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