Wake County has 193 schools and 160,000+ students. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, tuition, and more (thanks to data from U.S. News & World Report) for the area’s major public + private schools. And don’t worry, there won’t be any homework.
Psst — don’t let school traffic impact your plans. See the map below for a visual of where these Raleigh-area schools are located.
Before we dive in, here are five fast facts about schools in the City of Oaks:
- The high school graduation rate is 86.5%.
- More than 96% of Wake County teachers have 3+ years of experience.
- The district has 265 full-time school counselors.
- The district’s minority enrollment is 60%.
- Approximately 16.9% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Public elementary schools
Combs Magnet Elementary School, 2001 Lorimer Rd.
- Grades PK-5
- Total enrollment: 625
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 239 in NC elementary schools
Hunter Magnet Elementary School, 1018 E. Davie St.
- Grades PK-5
- Total enrollment: 601
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 74 in NC elementary schools
Jeffreys Grove Magnet Elementary School, 6119 Creedmoor Rd.
- Grades PK-5
- Total enrollment: 525
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 93 in NC elementary schools
Lacy Elementary School, 2001 Lake Boone Trail
- Grades PK-5
- Total enrollment: 664
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 96 in NC elementary schools
Leesville Road Elementary School, 8402 Pride Way
- Grades K-5
- Total enrollment: 637
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 150 in NC elementary schools
Magellan Charter School, 9324 Baileywick Rd.
- Grades 3-8
- Total enrollment: 405
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Tuition-free
Olds Elementary School, 204 Dixie Trail
- Grades PK-5
- Total enrollment: 250
- Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 177 in NC elementary schools
Pleasant Union Elementary School,1900 Pleasant Union Church Rd.
- Grades PK-5
- Total enrollment: 557
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 63 in NC elementary schools
Sycamore Creek Elementary School, 10921 Leesville Rd.
- Grades PK-5
- Total enrollment: 942
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 61 in NC elementary schools
The Exploris School, 17 S. Swain St.
- Grades K-8
- Total enrollment: 441
- Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 861 in NC elementary schools
Washington Magnet Elementary School, 1000 Fayetteville St.
- Grades K-5
- Total enrollment: 524
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 60 in NC elementary schools
Public middle schools
Carnage Magnet Middle School, 1425 Carnage Dr.
- Grades 6-8
- Total enrollment: 866
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 46 in NC middle schools
Leesville Road Middle School, 8406 Pride Way
- Grades 6-8
- Total enrollment: 821
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 94 in NC middle schools
Ligon Magnet Middle School, 706 E. Lenoir St.
- Grades 6-8
- Total enrollment: 952
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 51 in NC middle schools
Magellan Charter School, 9324 Baileywick Rd.
- Grades 3-8
- Total enrollment: 405
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Tuition-free
Martin Magnet Middle School, 1701 Ridge Rd.
- Grades 6-8
- Total enrollment: 1,003
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 71 in NC middle schools
Oberlin Magnet Middle School, 2816 Oberlin Rd.
- Grades 6-8
- Total enrollment: 1,202
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 97 in NC middle schools
Pine Hollow Middle School, 5365 Bartram Pl.
- Grades 6-8
- Total enrollment: 935
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 21 in NC middle schools
The Exploris School, 401 Hillsborough St.
- Grades K-8
- Total enrollment: 441
- Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 48 in NC middle schools
Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy, 567 E. Hargett St.
- Grades 6-13
- Total enrollment: 265
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Tuition-free
Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy, 303 Ashe Ave., Lineberry Hall
- Grades 6-13
- Total enrollment: 183
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Tuition-free
Public high schools
Athens Drive Magnet High School, 1420 Athens Dr.
- Grades 9-12
- Total enrollment: 2,062
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 73 in NC high schools
Broughton Magnet High School, 723 St. Marys St.
- Grades 9-12
- Total enrollment: 2,128
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 60 in NC high schools
Enloe Magnet High School, 128 Clarendon Crescent
- Grades 9-12
- Total enrollment: 2,502
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 25 in NC high schools
Leesville Road High School, 8410 Pride Way
- Grades 9-12
- Total enrollment: 2,613
- Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 65 in NC high schools
Longleaf School of the Arts, 322 Chapanoke Rd.
- Grades 9-12
- Total enrollment: 406
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 72 in NC high schools
Millbrook Magnet High School, 2201 Spring Forest Rd.
- Grades 9-12
- Total enrollment: 2,421
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 96 in NC high schools
Raleigh Charter High School, 1307 Glenwood Ave.
- Grades 9-12
- Total enrollment: 564
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 4 in NC high schools
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy, 2200 S. Wilmington St.
- Grades 9-13
- Total enrollment: 353
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 58 in NC high schools
Wakefield High School, 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr.
- Grades 9-12
- Total enrollment: 2,072
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Tuition-free
- No. 107 in NC high schools
Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy, 567 E. Hargett St.
- Grades 6-13
- Total enrollment: 265
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Tuition-free
Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy, 303 Ashe Ave., Lineberry Hall
- Grades 6-13
- Total enrollment: 183
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Tuition-free
Private schools
The Raleigh area has 30+ private schools.
Cardinal Gibbons High School, 1401 Edwards Mill Rd. | Founded in 1909
- Grades 9-12
- Day school
- Total enrollment: 1,545
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Tuition: $12,290+
- Academics available for girls and boys
GRACE Christian School, 801 Buck Jones Rd. | Founded in 1984
- Grades K-12
- Day school
- Total enrollment: 713
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Tuition: $9,265+
- Academics available for girls and boys
Iron Academy, 3510 Edwards Mill Rd. | Founded in 2012
- Grades 6-12
- Day school
- Total enrollment: 69
- Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
- Tuition: $12,797+
- Academics available for boys
North Raleigh Christian Academy, 7300 Perry Creek Rd. | Founded in 1996
- Grades PK-12
- Day school
- Total enrollment: 1,379
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Tuition: $5,400+
- Academics available for boys and girls
Ravenscroft, 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd. | Founded in 1868
- Grades PK-12
- Day and boarding school
- Total enrollment: 1,174
- Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
- Tuition: $15,070+
- Academics available for boys and girls
St. David’s School, 3400 White Oak Rd. | Founded in 1972
- Grades PK-12
- Day school
- Total enrollment: 650+
- Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
- Tuition: $12,500+
- Academics available for boys and girls
Saint Mary’s School, 900 Hillsborough St. | Founded in 1842
- Grades 9-12
- Day and boarding school
- Total enrollment: 296
- Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
- Tuition: $33,000+
- Academics available for girls
St. Timothy’s School, 4523 Six Forks Rd. | Founded in 1958
- Grades PK-8
- Day school
- Total enrollment: 474
- Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Tuition: $13,000+
- Academics available for boys and girls
The Montessori School of Raleigh, 7005 Lead Mine Rd. | Founded in 1974
- Grades PK-12
- Day school
- Total enrollment: 437
- Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
- Tuition: $14,415
- Academics available for boys and girls
Trinity Academy, 10224 Baileywick Rd. | Founded in 1995
- Grades K-12
- Day school
- Total enrollment: 617
- Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Tuition: $7,044+
- Academics available for boys and girls
Specialized schools
Dynamic Opportunities, 700 Brooks Ave.
- Private
- Grades: 6-12
- Total enrollment: 50
- Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
- Tuition: $11,350+
- Academics available for children with disabilities
Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center, 3311 Carl Sandburg Ct.
- Public and private
- Ages: 2-6
- Total enrollment: 50
- Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
- Tuition: Complete an interest form for more info
- Academics available for children with and without disabilities
Governor Morehead School, 301 Ashe Ave.
- Public
- Grades: K-12
- Total enrollment: 42
- Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
- Academics available for children with visual impairments
Learn with the Best, 4900 Waters Edge Dr., Ste. 100
- Private
- Grades: K-12
- Total enrollment: 29
- Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
- Tuition: Learn more
- Academics available for children with special needs
The Fletcher Academy, 400 Cedarview Ct. (Upper School) + 1116 N. Blount St. (Lower School)
- Private
- Grades: 2-12
- Total enrollment: 141
- Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
- Tuition: $20,880+
- Academics available for children with ADHD, processing and memory issues, and a variety of learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia
The Trilogy School, 3810 Merton Dr.
- Private
- Grades: 3-12
- Total enrollment: 75
- Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
- Tuition: $20,652+
- Academics available for children with learning differences
