For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,220 students in 27616, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 2,347 private students). 69% 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 Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School, Harris Creek 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 26% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27616, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27616, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 Sumner Blvd #130
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 855-9811
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 855-9811
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Harris Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3829 Forestville Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 217-5100
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 217-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 906 students
Rank: #33.
Fox Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Fox Rd
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8845
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8845
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
River Bend Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6710 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 431-8010
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 431-8010
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #55.
East Millbrook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8755
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8755
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #66.
River Bend Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Wallace Martin Way
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 694-8690
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 694-8690
Grades: 6-8
| 1,176 students
Rank: #77.
Wildwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Wildwood Forest Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 713-0600
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 713-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27616, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27616, NC include Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School, Harris Creek Elementary School and Fox Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27616, NC?
7 public schools are located in 27616, NC.
What percentage of students in 27616, NC go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 27616, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27616, NC?
27616, NC public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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