For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,244 students in 27616, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 2,528 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 27616, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27616, NC are Harris Creek Elementary School, River Bend Elementary School and Fox Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27616 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27616, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27616, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harris Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3829 Forestville Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 217-5100
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 217-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
River Bend Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6710 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 431-8010
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 431-8010
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Fox Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Fox Rd
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8845
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8845
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Wildwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Wildwood Forest Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 713-0600
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 713-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
River Bend Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Wallace Martin Way
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 694-8690
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 694-8690
Gr: 6-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
East Millbrook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8755
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8755
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27616, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27616, NC include Harris Creek Elementary School, River Bend Elementary School and Fox Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27616?
6 public schools are located in 27616.
What percentage of students in 27616 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 27616 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27616?
27616 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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