For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 10,371 students in 27587, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27587, NC are Franklin Academy, Endeavor Charter School and Jones Dairy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27587 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27587, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27587, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1127 Chalk Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Grades: K-12
| 1,651 students
Rank: #22.
Endeavor Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4879 One World Way
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Grades: K-8
| 767 students
Rank: #33.
Jones Dairy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Jones Dairy Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6181
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6181
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 Rogers Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204
Grades: 6-8
| 997 students
Rank: #55.
Envision Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
590 Traditions Grande Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Grades: K-8
| 741 students
Rank: #66.
Heritage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Rogers Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6000
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #77.
Wake Forest Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1851 Friendship Chapel Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Grades: K-8
| 636 students
Rank: #88.
Richland Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 Wallridge Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-6333
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-6333
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #99.
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10510 Star Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 855-9811
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 855-9811
Grades: PK-8
| 615 students
Rank: #1010.
Wake Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
406 S Main Street
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8655
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8655
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1111.
Wake Forest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 S Main St
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8440
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8440
Grades: 6-8
| 968 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wake Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
14111 Capital Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Grades: K-12
| 1,961 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27587, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27587, NC include Franklin Academy, Endeavor Charter School and Jones Dairy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27587?
12 public elementary schools are located in 27587.
What is the racial composition of students in 27587?
27587 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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