For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,018 students in 27612, NC (there are , serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 27612, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27612, NC are Jeffreys Grove Elementary School, Stough Elementary School and York Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27612 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27612, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 27612, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jeffreys Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6119 Creedmoor Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4910
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4910
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Stough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4210 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4950
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
York Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5201 Brookhaven Drive
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4960
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 881-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Lynn Road Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Lynn Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 870-4074
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 870-4074
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
27612, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dynamic Community Charter (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
5510 Munford Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 787-7388
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 787-7388
Gr: 6-10 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27612, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27612, NC include Jeffreys Grove Elementary School, Stough Elementary School and York Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27612?
4 public schools are located in 27612.
What percentage of students in 27612 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 27612 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27612?
27612 public schools minority enrollment is 50% 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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