For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,753 students in the neighborhood of Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Northeast Raleigh are Doral Academy Of North Carolina, Harris Creek Elementary School and Brentwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doral Academy Of North Carolina
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7001 Destiny Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 874-1001
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 874-1001
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Harris Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3829 Forestville Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 217-5100
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 217-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 839 students
Rank: #33.
Brentwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3426 Ingram Dr
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-8720
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-8720
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
River Bend Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6710 Perry Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 431-8010
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 431-8010
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #55.
Fox Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Fox Rd
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8845
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8845
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #66.
Wildwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Wildwood Forest Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 713-0600
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 713-0600
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #77.
Beaverdam Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3591 Tarheel Club Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 694-0222
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 694-0222
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #88.
Wilburn Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3707 Marsh Creek Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-8738
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-8738
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #99.
River Bend Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Wallace Martin Way
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 694-8690
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 694-8690
Grades: 6-8
| 989 students
Rank: #1010.
East Millbrook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8755
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 850-8755
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh, NC include Doral Academy Of North Carolina, Harris Creek Elementary School and Brentwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh?
12 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh?
the neighborhood of Northeast Raleigh, Raleigh public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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