Best University Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 250 students in the neighborhood of University Park, Raleigh, NC.
The top-ranked public school in University Park is Olds Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University Park, Raleigh, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of University Park, Raleigh, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olds Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
204 Dixie Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 856-7699
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University Park, Raleigh, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University Park, Raleigh, NC include Olds Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of University Park, Raleigh?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of University Park, Raleigh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University Park, Raleigh?
the neighborhood of University Park, Raleigh public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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