As a parent, no doubt you are concerned with your children’s future. One way you can help them prepare for the future is by making sure they have the best education possible. Knowing what are the best public schools in Raleigh, Apex and Cary is a big decision. If your child is enrolled in grades K-12, then where you live will play a large factor in the quality of the education that your children receive. This is true whether you own a house or rent.

If you were to ask most parents, they would prefer to own a house than to rent. While you prepare to buy, consider renting in the area where you want your children to go to school. Not only will they receive the best education, but when you do buy, they will not have to change schools or friends.

If you are looking for a place to live in the Raleigh area, here are a list of the best public schools in Wake County, North Carolina and specifically the best public schools in Raleigh, Apex and Cary. Each school scored at least 8 out of 10 according to Great Schools, U.S. News & World Report’s Education Section, and the North Carolina General Assembly. The ratings are primarily based on the percentage of student test scores with weight given to academic growth.

Elementary Schools

Oak Grove Elementary, 10401 Penny Road, Raleigh. State Grade: B, Rating: 10/10, 16 Students per teacher. Reviews and Map.

Brassfield Elementary, 2001 Brassfield Road, Raleigh. State Grade: B, Rating 10/10. Reviews and Map.

Davis Drive Elementary, 2101 Davis Drive, Cary. State Grade: A, Rating: 10/10, State Grade: A16 Students per teacher. Reviews and Map.

Weatherstone Elementary School, 1000 Olde Weatherstone Way, Cary, NC. State Grade: B, Rating 9/10, 16 Students per teacher. Reviews and Map.

Underwood Elementary, 1614 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. State Grade: B, Rating: 10/10, 14 Students per teacher. Reviews and Map.

Green Hope Elementary, 2700 Louise Stephens Drive, Cary, State Grade: A, Rating: 10/10, 15 Students per teacher. Reviews and Map.

Sycamore Creek Elementary, 10921 Leesville Road, Raleigh. State Grade: A, State Rating: A, Rating: 10/10, 14 Students per teacher. Reviews and Map.

Pleasant Union Elementary, 1900 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh. State Grade: B, Rating: 9/10. Reviews and Map.

Lacy Elementary, 2001 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh. State Grade: B, Rating: 9/10. Reviews and Map.

Olds Elementary, 204 Dixie Trail, Raleigh. State Grade: B, Rating: 9/10. Reviews and Map.

Root Elementary School, 3202 Northampton Rd, Raleigh. State Grade: B, Rating: 9/10. Reviews and Map.

North Forest Pines Drive Elementary, 11501 Forest Pines Drive, Raleigh. School Grade: B, Rating: 9/10. Reviews and Map.

Banks Road Elementary, 10225 Chambers Road, Raleigh. State Grade: B, Rating: 9/10. Reviews and Map.

Middle Schools

Davis Drive Middle, 2101 Davis Drive, Cary. State Grade: A, Rating: 10/10, 17 Students per teacher. Reviews and Map.

Lufkin Road Middle, 1002 Lufkin Road, Apex. State Grade: B, 10/10, 16 Students per teacher. Reviews and Map.

Ligon Middle, 706 East Lenoir Street, Raleigh. School Grade: B, Rating: 9/10, 14 Students per teacher. Reviews and Map.

Martin Middle, 1701 Ridge Road, Raleigh. School Grade: B, Rating: 9/10, 14 Students per teacher. Reviews and Map.

Carnage Middle, 1425 Carnage Drive, Raleigh. School Grade: B, Rating: 8/10, 14 Students per teacher. Reviews and Map.

Leesville Road Middle, Pride Way, Raleigh. School Grade: B, Rating: 8/10, 17 Students per teacher. Reviews and Map.

Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy, 303 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh. School Grade: B, Rating: 9/10. Reviews and Map.

High Schools

Wake NC State University Stem Early College High School, 715 Barbour Drive, Raleigh, Wake County. State Grade: A, Rating: 9/10. 10 Students per teacher. Reviews and Map.

Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy, 303 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh. School Grade: B, Rating: 9/10. Reviews and Map.

Leesville Road High, Pride Way, Raleigh. State Rating: A, Rating: 8/10, 18 Students per teacher. Reviews and Map.

Wake Early College of Health and Science, 2901 Holston Lane, Raleigh. School Grade: A, Rating 8/10, 19 Students per teacher. Reviews and Map.

Green Hope High, 2500 Carpenter Upchurch Road, Cary. School Grade: A, Rating 9/10. Reviews and Map.

Panther Creek High, 6770 McCrimmon Parkway, Cary. School Grade: A, Rating 8/10. Reviews and Map.

Apex High, 1501 Laura Duncan Road, Apex. School Grade: A, Rating 8/10. Reviews and Map.

Before you rent your next home or apartment, do a little research on the best public schools in Raleigh, Apex and Cary. In fact, click this link and you can type in the address of the rental and it will show you which school your children would be assigned to.  We know that education is important to you and your family. If you are interested in renting one of our units, just let us know and we can check into the school system for you.

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