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45+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Raleigh

From public to private, we’re giving you all the pertinent details about some of the elementary, middle, and high schools in Raleigh.

Olds Elementary School in Raleigh, NC

Olds Elementary School is ranked No. 177 among NC elementary schools.

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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.

Hunter Magnet Elementary School, 1018 E. Davie St.

Jeffreys Grove Magnet Elementary School, 6119 Creedmoor Rd.

Lacy Elementary School, 2001 Lake Boone Trail

Leesville Road Elementary School, 8402 Pride Way

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

Pleasant Union Elementary School,1900 Pleasant Union Church Rd.

Sycamore Creek Elementary School, 10921 Leesville Rd.

The Exploris School, 17 S. Swain St.

Washington Magnet Elementary School, 1000 Fayetteville St.

Public middle schools

Carnage Middle School in Raleigh, NC

Carnage Middle School ranks as the No. 46 best middle school in NC.

Photo via Wake County Public School System

Carnage Magnet Middle School, 1425 Carnage Dr.

Leesville Road Middle School, 8406 Pride Way

Ligon Magnet Middle School, 706 E. Lenoir St.

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.

Oberlin Magnet Middle School, 2816 Oberlin Rd.

Pine Hollow Middle School, 5365 Bartram Pl.

The Exploris School, 401 Hillsborough St.

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

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Broughton High School offers rigorous academics like the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Photo via Wake County Public School System

Athens Drive Magnet High School, 1420 Athens Dr.

Broughton Magnet High School, 723 St. Marys St.

Enloe Magnet High School, 128 Clarendon Crescent

Leesville Road High School, 8410 Pride Way

Longleaf School of the Arts, 322 Chapanoke Rd.

Millbrook Magnet High School, 2201 Spring Forest Rd.

Raleigh Charter High School, 1307 Glenwood Ave.

Vernon Malone College and Career Academy, 2200 S. Wilmington St.

Wakefield High School, 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr.

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
4 male students from Trinity Academy Middle School

Trinity Academy gives students the tools to become critical thinkers and navigate this new phase of life through a course in Logic.

Photo provided by Trinity Academy

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
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