For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 662 students in 27605, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27605, NC are Partnership Elementary School and Wiley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27605 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27605, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27605, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Partnership Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Devereux Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-8200
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-8200
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Wiley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 St. Mary's Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-7723
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-7723
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
27605, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dhhs Office Of Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
616 Oberlin Rd
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27605, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27605, NC include Partnership Elementary School and Wiley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27605?
2 public elementary schools are located in 27605.
What is the racial composition of students in 27605?
27605 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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