2023 Elementary Schools with the Best Teachers in the Raleigh Area

• Raleigh, NC•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: My son has been a student since kindergarten... Quest Academy offers the best education in available in a public school setting. He is at least two years ahead of the average student in NC for his grade level academically. I plan for him to finish through the 8th grade... Quest was the BEST decision we ever made!... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 140

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Raleigh, NC•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: We have had a fantastic experience at Exploris. We had two kids start when they expanded to elementary in 2014 and my youngest was lucky enough to start there in K. My oldest has since moved on to HS (for which she was extremely well prepared) and still says she misses Exploris. The culture and community at the school are warm and welcoming. They are making a real effort to become more diverse, which can be hard for charters without funds for transportation. The curriculum is project or theme based, so that content is linked to real life, particularly in the middle school. My kids have done great academically, but we've really enjoyed the "whole child" education approach. It is turning my children into compassionate, kind thinkers that will see problems around them and feel empowered to tackle them. If you're looking for a ton of sports, Exploris is not for you, but my kids have enjoyed club offerings and enrichment classes through Explorations.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 453

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Holly Springs, NC•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Pine Springs offers one of the most rich curriculum experiences I have seen in any elementary school. My children come home teaching me something new every day. The board truly listens to parent input. The PTO is top notch. We have been thoroughly pleased with the rich education our children are receiving at PSPA.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 825

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Hillsborough, NC•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: Our daughter has thrived since the day she started TES. The deep exploration of project based learning in a non-judgmental, creative STEAM environment has fostered her love of learning. The school administrators and staff have given such careful thought to the diverse group of learners and how the curriculum can be both challenging but also adjustable and engaging for everyone in the class. We have been at other schools and TES is unparalleled in the quality of education and development of the whole child. We love our school!... Read 7 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 362

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Pittsboro, NC•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 277

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Wake County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: My child is in the Single Subject Acceleration Math program. This school differs from other Wake County schools that offer this program in that all the math classes, regardless of grade, occur at the same time. That means my second grade son can skip his second grade math and go next door to attend third grade math without sacrificing a non-math class. Other Wake County schools do not make such effort to align all the math classes. For example, at our previous school, my son would have to skip language arts in order to attend the next grade level math (3rd grade), all while still stuck taking 2nd grade level math - that is, he would take both 2nd and 3rd grade level math and miss his language arts.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 873

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Cary, NC•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 915

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Wake Forest, NC•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: We’re in our 5th year at ESA! My daughter loves being an Eagle! Her 3rd and 5th grades were amazing with some of the best educators pouring knowledge and passion for learning into each student. Project-based learning is so effective, relevant and transferable to trade or higher education. Highly recommend!... Read 4 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 726

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Morrisville, NC•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: We have had two children (K-8th) that have benefitted from the wonderful atmosphere at Sterling. The teachers are amazing and provide a safe and nurturing environment that allows each student to live up to their potential. One of the best decision we ever made!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 616

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Wake Forest, NC•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Teachers and administrators are the best in Wake County. School community is active and engaged. Our three girls have had the best experience at Endeavor.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 536

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Raleigh, NC•

• Public School•

• 3-8

• •
  Rating 3.43 out of 5  14 reviews

Niche User: I like the small classes, it helps with focused studies. They can somehow cram all that knowledge but make it feel like a game of paper. The diversity has risen over the years, and lots of the kids are nice. It helps prepare students for upcoming years and incorporates all of the "specials" and "electives" into the classes or you can sign up for an after school activity. You get to bring your own food which helps with allergy and health worries from stressed parents. I've seen two very nice janitors and lots of encouraging words all around. Thank you Magellan Charter for being a great school.... Read 14 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 405

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Chapel Hill, NC•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  54 reviews

Parent: I have three children at WCS and we have been incredibly pleased with our experience! I went to a small private school and see many similarities between it and the experience my children are having at Woods. We have LOVED our teachers. My son is currently being placed into a reading intervention program to receive extra help. The school and specialists have been attentive and responsive to all of our questions. It is a loving, nurturing and positive atmosphere. I am so happy we are at this school and look forward to many more years as part of the Woods family!... Read 54 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 509

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Durham, NC•

• Public School•

• K-10

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  Rating 4.8 out of 5  10 reviews

Parent: Wonderful school with a great curriculum. We have been here from the beginning, and we have had a great experience. It feels like family here. Our students are thriving. They have more than just reading and math: our kids have studied science, social studies, art, music, and other special classes, and Spanish in K-5, and our oldest is now taking Latin in middle school. Excellent education! Great teachers! We love the fact that they provide busing, too!... Read 10 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 926

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Hillsborough, NC•

• Public School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4.7 out of 5  20 reviews

Parent: The staff and teachers at Eno River Academy are the absolute best! They have clear communication with the parents on a weekly basis (super important!), they make their expectations for the students very clear and are willing to work with them without lowering those expectations, and they have surpassed my expectations with the transition over to online learning during this pandemic. I could not be more happy with this school!... Read 20 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 770

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Apex, NC•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 1.67 out of 5  6 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 773

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Wake Forest, NC•

• Public School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 3.99 out of 5  239 reviews

Senior: Throughout my experience as a student in Franklin Academy I can truly say that this school made the biggest impact on my life academically, in sports and my personal life itself. This school gives out so many opportunities to better our chances into getting scholarships and get into out dream colleges. And what is even better is that this is for everyone including underclassman. Not only do they do this but compared to other high schools in North Carolina, Franklin Academy is the only school who teaches us to advocate for ourselves and encourage us to seek out as many opportunities as possible. Overall I give this school a 5 star rating!... Read 239 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 1,650

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Durham, NC•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: I have two children at CPSC and love the project based curricula, intentional work on inclusion and diversity, and the caring faculty and staff. Like all schools, there is always work to be done, and compared to the parochial school my children used to attend, Central Park is more focused on children, inclusion, broader learning beyond academics, and the surrounding community. The teachers care and are top notch, and all feedback is heard and promptly responded to, with a plan to address. Librarians send home books with students to keep over inter sessions, teachers create relevant and timely curricula and adapt it to the students, and students are encouraged to be responsible and design their learning.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 621

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Wake County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Love our fifth grade teacher - experienced, invested, and effective! Amazing parent involvement and caring administration!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 741

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Durham, NC•

• Public School•

• K-8

• •
  Rating 2 out of 5  1 review

• grade B

• grade A

• Students 645

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Wake Forest, NC•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 767

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Wake County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• •
  Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: I am the sort of parent who extensively reviews every thing before choosing something for my child, whether it is a toy, an activity or a snack. You can believe that picking a school that will shape his formative years took a lot more work. In doing that I could not find a single negative review or one person who did not rave about Combs. There is a reason for that! Combs teachers and staff are absolutely amazing, our children are thriving and blossoming into kind, compassionate individuals. The Leadership magnet curriculum certainly teaches our children to be better individuals while uplifting others. Every child is happy going into that school and you can not go wrong with sending your child to Combs.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 700

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Raleigh, NC•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

• •
  Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: We have been at Casa for 3 years now, with a child in 2nd grade and another in Kindergarten. My older child is now fluent in Spanish, and his other academics are very impressive as well. We have been very happy with both of their teachers, they are so loving while still being able to implement discipline when necessary. We love the diversity, the year-round modified schedule and the uniforms are a plus, too! We think this school is incredible and highly recommend it!... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 559

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Wake County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: Awesome! It was so fun to go to school everyday. The campus is always kept clean and the teachers truly care about the students. Awesome school.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 812

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Wake County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 638

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Wake County Schools, NC•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 672

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1