For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 10,790 students in 27587, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27587, NC are Franklin Academy, Endeavor Charter School and Jones Dairy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27587 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27587, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27587, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1127 Chalk Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 570-8262
Gr: K-12 | 1,652 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4879 One World Way
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 848-0333
Gr: K-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Jones Dairy Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Jones Dairy Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6181
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6181
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 Rogers Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6204
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Envision Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
590 Traditions Grande Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 435-4002
Gr: K-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Rogers Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6000
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 562-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Wake Forest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1851 Friendship Chapel Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 263-8673
Gr: K-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Richland Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 Wallridge Drive
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-6333
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-6333
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10510 Star Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 855-9811
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 855-9811
Gr: PK-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Wake Forest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
406 S Main Street
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8655
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8655
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Wake Forest Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 S Main St
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8440
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 554-8440
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Wake Preparatory Academy
Charter School
14111 Capital Blvd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(984) 245-0050
Gr: K-12 | 2,203 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27587, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27587, NC include Franklin Academy, Endeavor Charter School and Jones Dairy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27587?
12 public elementary schools are located in 27587.
What is the racial composition of students in 27587?
27587 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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