For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 395 students in the neighborhood of Five Points, Raleigh, NC.
The top ranked public school in Five Points is Underwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Five Points, Raleigh, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Five Points, Raleigh, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Underwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1614 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7663
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7663
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Five Points, Raleigh, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Five Points, Raleigh, NC include Underwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Five Points, Raleigh?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Five Points, Raleigh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Five Points, Raleigh?
the neighborhood of Five Points, Raleigh public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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