For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,468 students in 27609, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27609, NC are Root Elementary School, Douglas Elementary School and Brooks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27609 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27609, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27609, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Root Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3202 Northampton Street
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4940
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4940
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Douglas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Ortega Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4894
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4894
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Brooks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Northbrook Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1350
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1350
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Carroll Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4520 Six Forks Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1370
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1370
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5307 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 431-8141
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 431-8141
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Millbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 E Millbrook Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 850-8700
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 850-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27609, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27609, NC include Root Elementary School, Douglas Elementary School and Brooks Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27609?
6 public elementary schools are located in 27609.
What is the racial composition of students in 27609?
27609 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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