For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,026 students in 27608, NC (there are , serving 511 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 27608, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 27608 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27608, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27608, NC Public Schools (2025)
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
| 390 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
| 515 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
| 1,121 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27608, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27608, NC include Underwood Elementary School, Joyner Elementary School and Oberlin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27608?
3 public schools are located in 27608.
What percentage of students in 27608 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 27608 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27608?
27608 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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