For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,018 students in 27612, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 27612, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27612, NC are Jeffreys Grove Elementary School, Stough Elementary School and York Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27612 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27612, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 27612, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jeffreys Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6119 Creedmoor Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4910
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4910
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Stough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4210 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4950
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
York Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5201 Brookhaven Drive
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4960
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Lynn Road Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Lynn Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 870-4074
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 870-4074
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
27612, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dynamic Community Charter (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
5510 Munford Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 787-7388
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 787-7388
Gr: 6-10 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27612, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27612, NC include Jeffreys Grove Elementary School, Stough Elementary School and York Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27612?
4 public schools are located in 27612.
What percentage of students in 27612 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 27612 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27612?
27612 public schools minority enrollment is 50% 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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