For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,026 students in 27608, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27608, NC are Underwood Elementary School, Joyner Elementary School and Oberlin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27608 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27608, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27608, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Underwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1614 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7663
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7663
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Joyner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Lowden St.
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7650
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7650
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Oberlin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2816 Oberlin Rd
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 881-4860
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 881-4860
Gr: 6-8 | 1,121 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27608, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27608, NC include Underwood Elementary School, Joyner Elementary School and Oberlin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27608?
3 public elementary schools are located in 27608.
What is the racial composition of students in 27608?
27608 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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