What types of schools are available in Cary, North Carolina?

Cary, North Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Cary, North Carolina

Q: How many schools are in Cary, North Carolina?

There are 33 schools in Cary, North Carolina, serving 29,745 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Cary?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Cary, North Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 33 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

29,745

Total Students

Across Cary

16.5:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

33 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)7 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 2,609 students at Panther Creek High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

East Cary Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1111 Se Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1000 Evans Road, Cary, NC 27513

2500 Carpenter Upchurch Road, Cary, NC 27519

Reedy Creek Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

940 Reedy Creek Road, Cary, NC 27513

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

441 Mills Park Drive, Cary, NC 27519

Wake Stem Early College High School

publicElementary9-13th Grade

2205 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27518

5415 Highcroft Drive, Cary, NC 27519

2100 Morrisville Parkway, Cary, NC 27519

Turner Creek Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

6801 Turner Creek Road, Cary, NC 27519

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2101 Davis Drive, Cary, NC 27519

Mills Park Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

509 Mills Park Dr, Cary, NC 27519

6770 Mccrimmon Parkway, Cary, NC 27519

5651 Dillard Dr, Cary, NC 27518

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1280 Buck Jones Rd, Cary, NC 27606

7600 Roberts Rd, Cary, NC 27519

Hortons Creek Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

7615 O'Kelly Chapel Rd, Cary, NC 27519

5651 Dillard Dr, Cary, NC 27518

805 Cary Towne Blvd, Cary, NC 27511

Penny Road Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

10900 Penny Rd, Cary, NC 27518

Green Hope Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

2700 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary, NC 27519

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Cary

Cary, North Carolina is home to 33 schools serving over 29,745 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cary, North Carolina?

There are 33 schools in Cary, serving 29,745 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Cary?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Cary include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Cary?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Cary is 16.5:1.

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