For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 12,620 students in 27502, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 851 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 27502, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27502, NC are Olive Chapel Elementary School, Peak Charter Academy and Scotts Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27502 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27502, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27502, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olive Chapel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1751 Olive Chapel Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-4440
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 982 students
Rank: #22.
Peak Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Grades: K-8
| 767 students
Rank: #33.
Scotts Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6601 Apex Barbecue Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0300
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #44.
Apex Friendship Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7701 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Grades: 6-8
| 1,397 students
Rank: #55.
Apex Friendship High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7801 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0500
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,772 students
Rank: #66.
Baucom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Hunter St
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2168
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2168
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #77.
Apex High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Laura Duncan Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2208
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2208
Grades: 9-12
| 2,500 students
Rank: #88.
Apex Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 East Moore Street
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2181
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2181
Grades: 6-8
| 905 students
Rank: #99.
Apex Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Tingen Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2150
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: n/an/a
Apex Friendship Elementary School
Magnet School
7901 Humie Olive Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8454
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8454
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Math And Science Academy Of Apex
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3501 Dropseed Dr.
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 335-0262
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 335-0262
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27502, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27502, NC include Olive Chapel Elementary School, Peak Charter Academy and Scotts Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27502?
11 public schools are located in 27502.
What percentage of students in 27502 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 27502 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27502?
27502 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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