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Best Wendell Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,111 students in Wendell, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wendell, NC are Archer Lodge Middle School, Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls and Lake Myra Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wendell, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wendell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Wendell, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Archer Lodge Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
762 Wendell Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 553-0714
Gr: 6-8 | 1,223 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6041 Taylor Rd.
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 752-8870
Gr: K-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Lake Myra Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Elk Falls Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-8990
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Wendell Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3409 Nc Highway 97
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-1667
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
291 Liles-dean Rd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Wendell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3355 Wendell Blvd
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2660
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wendell, North Carolina

Wendell, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
East Wake School Of Arts Education And G (Closed 2016)
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2642
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
East Wake School Of Engineering (Closed 2016)
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2629
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
East Wake School Of Health Science (Closed 2016)
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2652
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
East Wake School Of Integrated Technolog (Closed 2016)
5101 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 365-2657
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wendell, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wendell, NC include Archer Lodge Middle School, Cardinal Charter Academy At Wendell Falls and Lake Myra Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wendell?
6 public elementary schools are located in Wendell.
What is the racial composition of students in Wendell?
Wendell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wendell are often viewed compared to one another?

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