For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,026 students in 27545, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27545, NC are Forestville Road Elementary School, Knightdale Elementary School and Hodge Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27545 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27545, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27545, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forestville Road Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Lawson Ridge Road
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8487
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8487
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Knightdale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Ridge St
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8540
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Hodge Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2128 Mingo Bluff Boulevard
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8599
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8599
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Lockhart Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 N Smithfield Rd
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8525
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8525
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27545, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27545, NC include Forestville Road Elementary School, Knightdale Elementary School and Hodge Road Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27545?
4 public elementary schools are located in 27545.
What is the racial composition of students in 27545?
27545 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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