For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,665 students in 27606, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27606, NC are Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, Combs Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27606 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27606, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27606, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Ashe Avenue, Governor More
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 508-9088
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 508-9088
Grades: 6-13
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Combs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Lorimer Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4300
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10401 Penny Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 387-4490
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 387-4490
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Swift Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5601 Tryon Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4320
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4320
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Yates Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5993 Yates Mill Pond Road
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4244
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4244
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #66.
Dillard Drive Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Dillard Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4228
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4228
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
Rank: #77.
Centennial Campus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Main Campus Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4217
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4217
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #88.
Dillard Drive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5018 Dillard Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4200
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 233-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #99.
Connections Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1280 Buck Jones Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 694-8910
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 694-8910
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
27606, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gov Morehead School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
301 Ashe Ave
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6382
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27606, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27606, NC include Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, Combs Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27606?
9 public elementary schools are located in 27606.
What is the racial composition of students in 27606?
27606 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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