For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,535 students in 27539, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 27539, NC are Oakview Elementary School, West Lake Elementary School and Lufkin Road Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27539 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 27539, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27539, NC 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11500 Holly Springs New Hill R
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 694-8885
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 694-8885
Grades: PK-5
| 975 students
Rank: #22.
West Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 West Lake Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 662-2300
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 662-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
Lufkin Road Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1002 Lufkin Road
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 387-4465
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 387-4465
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students
Rank: #44.
Middle Creek High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Middle Creek Park Avenue
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 773-3838
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 773-3838
Grades: 9-12
| 1,627 students
Rank: #55.
Middle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Middle Creek Park Avenue
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 773-9555
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 773-9555
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #66.
West Lake Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 West Lake Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 662-2900
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 662-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: n/an/a
7451 Woods Creek Rd
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 431-7400
Apex, NC 27539
(919) 431-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27539, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27539, NC include Oakview Elementary School, West Lake Elementary School and Lufkin Road Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 27539?
7 public schools are located in 27539.
What is the racial composition of students in 27539?
27539 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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