For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 7,356 students in 27704, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27704, NC are Voyager Academy, Club Boulevard Elementary School and Excelsior Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 27704 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27704, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27704, NC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Voyager Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Hock Parc Drive
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 433-3301
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 433-3301
Grades: K-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #22.
Club Boulevard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 W Club Boulevard
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3918
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3918
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Excelsior Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 N Roxboro Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 213-8585
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 213-8585
Grades: K-12
| 1,029 students
Rank: #44.
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Old Oxford Highway
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2695
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2695
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
The School For Creative Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Red Mill Rd
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3535
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3535
Grades: 6-12
| 438 students
Rank: #66.
Merrick-moore Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2325 Cheek Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3952
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3952
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #77.
Holt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4019 Holt School Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3928
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3928
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #88.
Lucas Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
923 Snow Hill Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3843
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3843
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #99.
Glenn Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2415 E Geer Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3920
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3920
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #1010.
Brogden Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Leon Street
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3906
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3906
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #1111.
Neal Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Baptist Road
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3955
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-3955
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #1212.
Lakeview School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3507 Dearborn Drive
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2520
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-2520
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
27704, North Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Wright School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3132 North Roxboro St
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-5790
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-5790
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27704, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27704, NC include Voyager Academy, Club Boulevard Elementary School and Excelsior Classical Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27704?
12 public elementary schools are located in 27704.
What is the racial composition of students in 27704?
27704 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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