For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 12,809 students in 27502, NC (there are , serving 851 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 27502, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 27502 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27502, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27502, NC Public Schools (2025)
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.
Apex Friendship High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7801 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0500
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Apex High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Laura Duncan Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2208
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2208
Gr: 9-12 | 2,434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
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: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
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 schools in 27502, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27502, NC include Olive Chapel Elementary School, Peak Charter Academy and Scotts Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27502?
11 public schools are located in 27502.
What percentage of students in 27502 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 27502 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27502?
27502 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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