For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,779 students in 27513, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27513, NC are Weatherstone Elementary School, West Cary Middle School and Northwoods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27513 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27513, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27513, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weatherstone Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Olde Weatherstone Way
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 380-6988
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 380-6988
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #22.
West Cary Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Evans Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3528
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3528
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Rank: #33.
Northwoods Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8850 Chapel Hill Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3491
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3491
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Reedy Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Reedy Creek Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3504
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3504
Grades: 6-8
| 805 students
Rank: #55.
Cardinal Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Grades: K-8
| 720 students
Rank: #66.
Kingswood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 E. Johnson Street
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3481
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 460-3481
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #77.
Reedy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Reedy Creek Road
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 380-3660
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 380-3660
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
27513, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cardinal Charter Academy West Campus (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1020 St. Charles Place
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 653-5000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kaleidoscope Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 Airlie Court
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 694-7030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27513, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27513, NC include Weatherstone Elementary School, West Cary Middle School and Northwoods Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27513?
7 public elementary schools are located in 27513.
What is the racial composition of students in 27513?
27513 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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