For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,084 students in 27604, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 304 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 27604, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27604, NC are Conn Elementary School, Doral Academy Of North Carolina and Brentwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27604 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27604, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27604, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1220 Brookside Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 856-7637
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 856-7637
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Doral Academy Of North Carolina
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7001 Destiny Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 874-1001
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 874-1001
Grades: K-4
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Brentwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3426 Ingram Dr
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-8720
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-8720
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Beaverdam Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3591 Tarheel Club Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 694-0222
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 694-0222
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #55.
Wilburn Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3707 Marsh Creek Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-8738
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-8738
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #66.
Neuse River Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Old Milburnie Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 266-8500
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 266-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 908 students
Rank: #77.
Torchlight Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3211 Bramer Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
Grades: K-8
| 630 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Raleigh Charter Academy
Charter School
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 807-3300
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 807-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(984) 245-0050
Raleigh, NC 27604
(984) 245-0050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
27604, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hope Charter Leadership Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1116 N Blount Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27604, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27604, NC include Conn Elementary School, Doral Academy Of North Carolina and Brentwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27604?
9 public schools are located in 27604.
What percentage of students in 27604 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 27604 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27604?
27604 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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