For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 8,358 students in 27529, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27529, NC are Bryan Road Elementary School, Cleveland Middle School and Timber Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 27529 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27529, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27529, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryan Road Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8317 Bryan Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 694-7844
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 694-7844
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2323 Cornwallis Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 553-7500
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 553-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Timber Drive Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Timber Drive
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 773-9500
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 773-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
West View Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11755 Cleveland Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 661-6184
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 661-6184
Gr: PK-5 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Polenta Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Josephine Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 989-6039
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 989-6039
Gr: PK-5 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Creech Road Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Creech Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2359
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2359
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Rand Road Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Arbor Greene Dr
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2275
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2275
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Vandora Springs Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Vandora Springs Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2486
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2486
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
North Garner Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 Powell Dr
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2434
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2434
Gr: 6-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
East Garner Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5545 Jones Sausage Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 773-7411
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 773-7411
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Aversboro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Aversboro Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2325
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2325
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
East Garner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Jones Sausage Rd
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2339
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 662-2339
Gr: 6-8 | 1,101 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27529, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27529, NC include Bryan Road Elementary School, Cleveland Middle School and Timber Drive Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27529?
12 public elementary schools are located in 27529.
What is the racial composition of students in 27529?
27529 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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