For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 758 students in the neighborhood of Highcroft, Cary, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Highcroft is Highcroft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highcroft, Cary, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highcroft, Cary, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highcroft Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5415 Highcroft Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 460-3527
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 460-3527
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highcroft, Cary, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highcroft, Cary, NC include Highcroft Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highcroft, Cary?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highcroft, Cary.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highcroft, Cary?
the neighborhood of Highcroft, Cary public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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