For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,734 students in 27613, NC (there are , serving 1,252 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 27613, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27613, NC are Sycamore Creek Elementary School, Leesville Road High School and Leesville Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27613 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27613, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27613, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10921 Leesville Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 841-4333
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 841-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Leesville Road High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8410 Pride Way
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4250
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 2,517 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Leesville Road Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8402 Pride Way
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4200
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4200
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Leesville Road Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8406 Pride Way
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4141
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 870-4141
Gr: 6-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Hilburn Drive Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7100 Hilburn Drive
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 571-6800
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 571-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
12004 Strickland Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 694-8211
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 694-8211
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27613, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27613, NC include Sycamore Creek Elementary School, Leesville Road High School and Leesville Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27613?
6 public schools are located in 27613.
What percentage of students in 27613 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 27613 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27613?
27613 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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