Top 5 Best 27606 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,684 students in 27606, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27606, NC are Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, Combs Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27606 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27606, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).

Best 27606, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Ashe Avenue, Governor More
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 508-9088
Grades: 6-13
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Combs Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 55% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2001 Lorimer Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10401 Penny Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 387-4490
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
Connections Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1280 Buck Jones Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 694-8910
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Rank: #55.
Swift Creek Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5601 Tryon Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4320
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Yates Mill Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5993 Yates Mill Pond Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4244
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #77.
Dillard Drive Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 Dillard Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4228
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #88.
Centennial Campus Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 27% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Main Campus Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4217
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #99.
Dillard Drive Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5018 Dillard Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 27606 North Carolina

27606, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Gov Morehead School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
301 Ashe Ave
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27606, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27606, NC include Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, Combs Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27606, NC?
9 public elementary schools are located in 27606, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 27606, NC?
27606, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).

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