For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 7,614 students in 27502, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27502, NC are Olive Chapel Elementary School, Peak Charter Academy and Scotts Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27502 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27502, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27502, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olive Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1751 Olive Chapel Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-4440
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Gr: K-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Scotts Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6601 Apex Barbecue Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0300
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Apex Friendship Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7701 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Gr: 6-8 | 1,392 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Baucom Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Hunter St
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2168
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2168
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Apex Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 East Moore Street
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2181
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2181
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Apex Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Tingen Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2150
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
7901 Humie Olive Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8454
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8454
Gr: PK-5 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
The Math And Science Academy Of Apex
Charter School
3501 Dropseed Dr.
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 335-0262
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 335-0262
Gr: K-6 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27502, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27502, NC include Olive Chapel Elementary School, Peak Charter Academy and Scotts Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27502?
9 public elementary schools are located in 27502.
What is the racial composition of students in 27502?
27502 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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