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)17 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 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 2,153 students at Needham Broughton High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 1:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Brooks Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

700 Northbrook Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609

Needham Broughton High

publichighGrade 9-12

723 Saint Marys St, Raleigh, NC 27605

Durant Road Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

9901 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614

1130 Marlborough Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610

Doral Academy Of North Carolina

charter schoolmiddleK-6

7001 Destiny Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604

charter schoolmiddleK-8

2600 Sumer Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615

Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter School

charter schoolmiddleK-8

3420 Idlewood Village Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610

Central Wake High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

1425 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

Governor Morehead School For The Blind

publichighK-12

303 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606

Longleaf School Of The Arts

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

322 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh, NC 27603

charter schoolmiddleK-8

10908 Strickland Road, Raleigh, NC 27615

Raleigh Charter High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

1307 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27605

charter schoolmiddleK-8

3815 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

charter schoolmiddleGrade 3-8

9324 Baileywick Road, Raleigh, NC 27615

charter schoolmiddleK-8

401 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27603

2001 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607

1614 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608

600 Ortega Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609

806 Calloway Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610

1101 Maxwell Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603

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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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