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Best Elementary Schools in raleigh, NC
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), serving Raleigh and surrounding communities, is a high-performing district with approximately 48,500 elementary students across 87 schools in 2025. Reading proficiency averages 55%, while math proficiency stands at 52%, both above North Carolina’s statewide averages (49% reading, 50% math). Minority enrollment comprises approximately 61% of elementary students. Standout campuses include Quest Academy, Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy, and Magellan Charter, where proficiency rates exceed 85% in both subjects. Additionally, Underwood Magnet Elementary boasts a 77% math and 72% reading proficiency with a favorable 10:1 student–teacher ratio.WCPSS also achieved a 91.3% graduation rate in 2024, reflecting strong academic resilience across grade levels. You can also explore the best middle schools in Raleigh.