For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,950 students in 27607, NC (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,613 private students). 43% of all K-12 students in 27607, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27607, NC are Lacy Elementary School, Olds Elementary School and Martin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27607 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27607, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27607, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lacy Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 881-4920
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 881-4920
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Olds Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 Dixie Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 856-7699
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 856-7699
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Martin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 881-4970
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 881-4970
Gr: 6-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Mount Vernon
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5418 Chapel Hill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 233-4313
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 233-4313
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
27607, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27607, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27607, NC include Lacy Elementary School, Olds Elementary School and Martin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27607?
4 public schools are located in 27607.
What percentage of students in 27607 go to public school?
43% of all K-12 students in 27607 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27607?
27607 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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