For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,742 students in 27571, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27571, NC are Rolesville Charter Academy, Sanford Creek Elementary School and Rolesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27571 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27571, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27571, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rolesville Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
908 Eagle Scholars Drive
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 263-1422
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 263-1422
Gr: K-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Sanford Creek Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Granite Falls Blvd
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 570-2100
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 570-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Rolesville Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 S Main St
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 554-8686
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 554-8686
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Rolesville Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Burlington Mills Road
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 570-2260
Rolesville, NC 27571
(919) 570-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27571, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27571, NC include Rolesville Charter Academy, Sanford Creek Elementary School and Rolesville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27571?
4 public elementary schools are located in 27571.
What is the racial composition of students in 27571?
27571 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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