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

Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, North Carolina

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

There are 99 schools in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving 66,764 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Raleigh?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Raleigh, 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 99 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

66,764

Total Students

Across Raleigh

13.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

99 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)13 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 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 2,411 students at Leesville Road High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Beaverdam Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3591 Tarheel Club Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604

Wake Young Men'S Leadership Academy

publicElementary6-13th Grade

567 East Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601

North Forest Pines Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

11501 Forest Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

Wake Young Women'S Leadership Academy

publicElementary6-13th Grade

301 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606

Forest Pines Drive Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

11455 Forest Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4700 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610

Wildwood Forest Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

8401 Wildwood Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616

3707 Marsh Creek Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604

West Millbrook Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

8115 Strickland Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615

301 St. Mary'S Street, Raleigh, NC 27605

825 Cooper Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610

8410 Pride Way, Raleigh, NC 27613

Leesville Road Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

8402 Pride Way, Raleigh, NC 27613

10401 Penny Road, Raleigh, NC 27606

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1425 Carnage Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610

1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606

3426 Ingram Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

10401 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4520 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609

Pleasant Union Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1900 Pleasant Union Church Roa, Raleigh, NC 27614

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina is home to 99 schools serving over 66,764 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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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Raleigh, North Carolina?

There are 99 schools in Raleigh, serving 66,764 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Raleigh?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Raleigh is 13.3:1.

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