For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,853 students in 27517, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27517, NC are Glenwood Elementary School, Ephesus Elementary School and North Chatham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 27517 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27517, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27517, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Prestwick Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 968-3473
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 968-3473
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Ephesus Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1495 Ephesus Church Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 929-8715
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 929-8715
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
North Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3380 Lystra Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 967-3094
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 967-3094
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Rashkis Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Meadowmont Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 918-2160
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
(919) 918-2160
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27517, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27517, NC include Glenwood Elementary School, Ephesus Elementary School and North Chatham Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27517?
4 public elementary schools are located in 27517.
What is the racial composition of students in 27517?
27517 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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