For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,410 students in 27605, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 27605, NC are Raleigh Charter High School, Needham Broughton High School and Partnership Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27605 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27605, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27605, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raleigh Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1307 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 715-1155
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Needham Broughton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
723 Saint Marys St
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-7810
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-7810
Gr: 9-12 | 2,153 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Partnership Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Devereux Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-8200
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-8200
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Wiley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 St. Mary's Street
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-7723
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 856-7723
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27605, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27605, NC include Raleigh Charter High School, Needham Broughton High School and Partnership Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27605?
4 public schools are located in 27605.
What is the racial composition of students in 27605?
27605 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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