45+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Raleigh

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

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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

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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

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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