For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,950 students in 27607, NC (there are , serving 2,613 private students). 43% of all K-12 students in 27607, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27607, NC are Lacy Elementary School, Olds Elementary School and Martin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27607 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27607, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27607, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lacy Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 881-4920
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 881-4920
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Olds Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 Dixie Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 856-7699
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 856-7699
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Martin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 881-4970
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 881-4970
Gr: 6-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Mount Vernon
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5418 Chapel Hill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 233-4313
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 233-4313
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
27607, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27607, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27607, NC include Lacy Elementary School, Olds Elementary School and Martin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27607?
4 public schools are located in 27607.
What percentage of students in 27607 go to public school?
43% of all K-12 students in 27607 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27607?
27607 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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