For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,980 students in 27608, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27608, NC are Underwood Elementary School, Joyner Elementary School and Oberlin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27608 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27608, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27608, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Underwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1614 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7663
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7663
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Joyner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Lowden St.
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7650
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7650
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Oberlin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2816 Oberlin Rd
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 881-4860
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 881-4860
Grades: 6-8
| 1,076 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27608, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27608, NC include Underwood Elementary School, Joyner Elementary School and Oberlin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27608?
3 public elementary schools are located in 27608.
What is the racial composition of students in 27608?
27608 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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