Best 27615 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,528 students in 27615, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27615, NC are Quest Academy, Magellan Charter and North Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27615 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27615, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27615, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quest Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10908 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 841-0441
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Magellan Charter
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9324 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 844-0277
Gr: 3-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
North Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7120 Harps Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 870-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
West Millbrook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8115 Strickland Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 870-4050
Gr: 6-8 | 1,164 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Baileywick Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9425 Baileywick Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 518-0090
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Lead Mine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8301 Old Leadmine Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 870-4120
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Raleigh Oak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Sumer Drive
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 424-7626
Gr: K-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27615, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27615, NC include Quest Academy, Magellan Charter and North Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27615?
7 public elementary schools are located in 27615.
What is the racial composition of students in 27615?
27615 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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