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Best 27502 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 13,263 students in 27502, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 639 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 27502, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
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 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27502, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olive Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1751 Olive Chapel Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Peak Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1601 Orchard Villas Ave
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 377-1552
Gr: K-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Scotts Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6601 Apex Barbecue Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Apex Friendship Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7701 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8960
Gr: 6-8 | 1,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Apex Friendship High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7801 Humie Olive Rd
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Baucom Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Hunter St
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2168
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Apex High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1501 Laura Duncan Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2208
Gr: 9-12 | 2,449 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Apex Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 East Moore Street
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2181
Gr: 6-8 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Apex Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Tingen Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 387-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Apex Friendship Elementary School
7901 Humie Olive Road
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 694-8454
Gr: PK-5 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
The Math And Science Academy Of Apex
Charter School
3501 Dropseed Dr.
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 335-0262
Gr: K-7 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Pleasant Plains Elementary School
1525 S. Salem St
Apex, NC 27502
(919) 431-7400

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?
12 public schools are located in 27502.
What percentage of students in 27502 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 27502 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27502?
27502 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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