For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,857 students in 27517, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 124 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 27517, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27517, NC are Glenwood Elementary School, Ephesus Elementary School and North Chatham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27517 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27517, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27517, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Prestwick Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 968-3473
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 968-3473
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Ephesus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1495 Ephesus Church Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 929-8715
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 929-8715
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
North Chatham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3380 Lystra Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 967-3094
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 967-3094
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #44.
Rashkis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Meadowmont Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 918-2160
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 918-2160
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27517, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27517, NC include Glenwood Elementary School, Ephesus Elementary School and North Chatham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27517?
4 public schools are located in 27517.
What percentage of students in 27517 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 27517 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27517?
27517 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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