For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,870 students in 27514, NC (there are , serving 445 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 27514, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27514, NC are East Chapel Hill High School, Estes Hills Elementary School and Phillips Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27514 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27514, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27514, NC 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Chapel Hill High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Weaver Dairy Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 969-2482
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 969-2482
Gr: 9-12 | 1,411 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Estes Hills Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Estes Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-4753
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-4753
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Phillips Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 N Estes Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 929-2188
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 929-2188
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 New Hope Church Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-9696
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-9696
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
27514, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1713 Legion Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 537-0740
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 537-0740
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27514, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27514, NC include East Chapel Hill High School, Estes Hills Elementary School and Phillips Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27514?
5 public schools are located in 27514.
What percentage of students in 27514 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 27514 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27514?
27514 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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