For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,284 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 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27605, NC Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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 | 2,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
27605, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dhhs Office Of Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
616 Oberlin Rd
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 575-9058
Gr: PK-12
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 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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