For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 4,073 students in 27539, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27539, NC are Oakview Elementary School, West Lake Elementary School and Lufkin Road Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27539 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27539, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27539, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11500 Holly Springs New Hill R
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 694-8885
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 694-8885
Grades: PK-5
| 949 students
Rank: #22.
West Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 West Lake Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 662-2300
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 662-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #33.
Lufkin Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 Lufkin Road
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 387-4465
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 387-4465
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
Rank: #44.
Middle Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Middle Creek Park Avenue
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 773-9555
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 773-9555
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #55.
West Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 West Lake Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 662-2900
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 662-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27539, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27539, NC include Oakview Elementary School, West Lake Elementary School and Lufkin Road Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27539?
5 public elementary schools are located in 27539.
What is the racial composition of students in 27539?
27539 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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