For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 7,072 students in 27526, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27526, NC are Ballentine Elementary School, Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School and Fuquay-varina Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27526 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27526, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27526, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballentine Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 North Mclaurin Lane
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-1120
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-1120
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #22.
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2255 Herbert Akins Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 567-4100
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 567-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 979 students
Rank: #33.
Fuquay-varina Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 N Ennis Street
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2727
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2727
Grades: 6-8
| 1,019 students
Rank: #44.
South Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1449 Old Honeycutt Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8066
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8066
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #55.
Fuquay-varina Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6600 Johnson Pond Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2566
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2566
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #66.
Northwest Harnett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
736 Rollins Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4547
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4547
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 Bridge St
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2587
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2587
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #88.
Harnett Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 Lafayette School Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-0769
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-0769
Grades: K-12
| 123 students
Rank: #99.
Achievement Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Buttonwood Ct.
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-5446
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-5446
Grades: K-6
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
2275 Herbert Akins Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8300
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,214 students
Rank: n/an/a
108 Lafayette School Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4353
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4353
Grades: K-5
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27526, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27526, NC include Ballentine Elementary School, Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School and Fuquay-varina Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27526?
11 public elementary schools are located in 27526.
What is the racial composition of students in 27526?
27526 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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