For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,843 students in 27517, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 52 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 27517, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 27517, NC are Glenwood Elementary School, Ephesus Elementary School and North Chatham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27517 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27517, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27517, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Prestwick Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 968-3473
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 968-3473
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Ephesus Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1495 Ephesus Church Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 929-8715
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 929-8715
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
North Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3380 Lystra Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 967-3094
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 967-3094
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Rashkis Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Meadowmont Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 918-2160
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 918-2160
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 27517, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 27517, NC include Glenwood Elementary School, Ephesus Elementary School and North Chatham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 27517?
4 public schools are located in 27517.
What percentage of students in 27517 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 27517 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27517?
27517 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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