For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,554 students in 27604, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 27604 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27604, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27604, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
27604, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hope Charter Leadership Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1116 N Blount Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 834-0941
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Torchlight Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
3211 Bramer Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
Gr: K-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 105:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27604, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27604, NC include Conn Elementary School, Doral Academy Of North Carolina and Brentwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27604?
6 public elementary schools are located in 27604.
What is the racial composition of students in 27604?
27604 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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