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Best 27526 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 7,235 students in 27526, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27526, NC are Ballentine Elementary School, Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School and Fuquay-varina Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27526 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27526, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27526, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballentine Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1651 North Mclaurin Lane
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-1120
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2255 Herbert Akins Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 567-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Fuquay-varina Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 Bowling Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2727
Gr: 6-8 | 1,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
South Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1449 Old Honeycutt Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8066
Gr: PK-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Fuquay-varina Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6600 Johnson Pond Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2566
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Northwest Harnett Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
736 Rollins Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4547
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
307 Bridge St
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 557-2587
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Achievement Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Buttonwood Ct.
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-5446
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Herbert Akins Road Middle School
2275 Herbert Akins Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 694-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Lafayette Elementary School
108 Lafayette School Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4353
Gr: K-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27526, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27526, NC include Ballentine Elementary School, Herbert Akins Rd Elementary School and Fuquay-varina Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27526?
10 public elementary schools are located in 27526.
What is the racial composition of students in 27526?
27526 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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