For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 7,614 students in 27502, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27502, NC are Olive Chapel Elementary School, Peak Charter Academy and Scotts Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27502 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27502, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27502, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olive Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1751 Olive Chapel Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-4440
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 986 students
Rank: #22.
Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Grades: K-8
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
Scotts Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6601 Apex Barbecue Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0300
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #44.
Apex Friendship Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7701 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Grades: 6-8
| 1,392 students
Rank: #55.
Baucom Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Hunter St
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2168
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2168
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
Apex Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 East Moore Street
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2181
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2181
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #77.
Apex Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Tingen Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2150
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: n/an/a
7901 Humie Olive Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8454
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8454
Grades: PK-5
| 876 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Math And Science Academy Of Apex
Charter School
3501 Dropseed Dr.
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 335-0262
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 335-0262
Grades: K-6
| 692 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27502, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27502, NC include Olive Chapel Elementary School, Peak Charter Academy and Scotts Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27502?
9 public elementary schools are located in 27502.
What is the racial composition of students in 27502?
27502 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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