Wake County has 193 schools and 160,000+ students. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, tuition, and more (thanks to data from U.S. News & World Report)for the area’s major public + private schools. And don’t worry, there won’t be any homework.

Psst — don’t let school traffic impact your plans. See the map below for a visual of where these Raleigh-area schools are located.

Before we dive in, here are five fast facts about schools in the City of Oaks:

The high school graduation rate is 86.5%.
More than 96% of Wake County teachers have 3+ years of experience.
The district has 265 full-time school counselors.
The district’s minority enrollment is 60%.
Approximately 16.9% of students are economically disadvantaged.

Public elementary schools

Combs Magnet Elementary School, 2001 Lorimer Rd.

Grades PK-5
Total enrollment: 625
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Tuition-free
No. 239 in NC elementary schools

Hunter Magnet Elementary School, 1018 E. Davie St.

Grades PK-5
Total enrollment: 601
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Tuition-free
No. 74 in NC elementary schools

Jeffreys Grove Magnet Elementary School, 6119 Creedmoor Rd.

Grades PK-5
Total enrollment: 525
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Tuition-free
No. 93 in NC elementary schools

Lacy Elementary School, 2001 Lake Boone Trail

Grades PK-5
Total enrollment: 664
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Tuition-free
No. 96 in NC elementary schools

Leesville Road Elementary School, 8402 Pride Way

Grades K-5
Total enrollment: 637
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Tuition-free
No. 150 in NC elementary schools

Magellan Charter School, 9324 Baileywick Rd.

Grades 3-8
Total enrollment: 405
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Tuition-free

Olds Elementary School, 204 Dixie Trail

Grades PK-5
Total enrollment: 250
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Tuition-free
No. 177 in NC elementary schools

Pleasant Union Elementary School,1900 Pleasant Union Church Rd.

Grades PK-5
Total enrollment: 557
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Tuition-free
No. 63 in NC elementary schools

Sycamore Creek Elementary School, 10921 Leesville Rd.

Grades PK-5
Total enrollment: 942
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Tuition-free
No. 61 in NC elementary schools

The Exploris School, 17 S. Swain St.

Grades K-8
Total enrollment: 441
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Tuition-free
No. 861 in NC elementary schools

Washington Magnet Elementary School, 1000 Fayetteville St.

Grades K-5
Total enrollment: 524
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Tuition-free
No. 60 in NC elementary schools

Public middle schools

Carnage Middle School ranks as the No. 46 best middle school in NC. | Photo via Wake County Public School System

Carnage Magnet Middle School, 1425 Carnage Dr.

Grades 6-8
Total enrollment: 866
Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Tuition-free
No. 46 in NC middle schools

Leesville Road Middle School, 8406 Pride Way

Grades 6-8
Total enrollment: 821
Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Tuition-free
No. 94 in NC middle schools

Ligon Magnet Middle School, 706 E. Lenoir St.

Grades 6-8
Total enrollment: 952
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition-free
No. 51 in NC middle schools

Magellan Charter School, 9324 Baileywick Rd.

Grades 3-8
Total enrollment: 405
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Tuition-free

Martin Magnet Middle School, 1701 Ridge Rd.

Grades 6-8
Total enrollment: 1,003
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition-free
No. 71 in NC middle schools

Oberlin Magnet Middle School, 2816 Oberlin Rd.

Grades 6-8
Total enrollment: 1,202
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition-free
No. 97 in NC middle schools

Pine Hollow Middle School, 5365 Bartram Pl.

Grades 6-8
Total enrollment: 935
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition-free
No. 21 in NC middle schools

The Exploris School, 401 Hillsborough St.

Grades K-8
Total enrollment: 441
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Tuition-free
No. 48 in NC middle schools

Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy, 567 E. Hargett St.

Grades 6-13
Total enrollment: 265
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Tuition-free

Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, 303 Ashe Ave., Lineberry Hall

Grades 6-13
Total enrollment: 183
Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Tuition-free

Public high schools

Broughton High School offers rigorous academics like the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. | Photo via Wake County Public School System

Athens Drive Magnet High School, 1420 Athens Dr.

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 2,062
Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Tuition-free
No. 73 in NC high schools

Broughton Magnet High School, 723 St. Marys St.

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 2,128
Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Tuition-free
No. 60 in NC high schools

Enloe Magnet High School, 128 Clarendon Crescent

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 2,502
Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Tuition-free
No. 25 in NC high schools

Leesville Road High School, 8410 Pride Way

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 2,613
Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Tuition-free
No. 65 in NC high schools

Longleaf School of the Arts, 322 Chapanoke Rd.

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 406
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Tuition-free
No. 72 in NC high schools

Millbrook Magnet High School, 2201 Spring Forest Rd.

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 2,421
Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Tuition-free
No. 96 in NC high schools

Raleigh Charter High School, 1307 Glenwood Ave.

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 564
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Tuition-free
No. 4 in NC high schools

Vernon Malone College and Career Academy, 2200 S. Wilmington St.

Grades 9-13
Total enrollment: 353
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition-free
No. 58 in NC high schools

Wakefield High School, 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr.

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 2,072
Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Tuition-free
No. 107 in NC high schools

Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy, 567 E. Hargett St.

Grades 6-13
Total enrollment: 265
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Tuition-free

Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, 303 Ashe Ave., Lineberry Hall

Grades 6-13
Total enrollment: 183
Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Tuition-free

Trinity Academy gives students the tools to become critical thinkers and navigate this new phase of life through a course in Logic. | Photo provided by Trinity Academy

Private schools

The Raleigh area has 30+ private schools.

Cardinal Gibbons High School, 1401 Edwards Mill Rd. | Founded in 1909

Grades 9-12
Day school
Total enrollment: 1,545
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Tuition: $12,290+
Academics available for girls and boys

GRACE Christian School, 801 Buck Jones Rd. | Founded in 1984

Grades K-12
Day school
Total enrollment: 713
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Tuition: $9,265+
Academics available for girls and boys

Iron Academy, 3510 Edwards Mill Rd. | Founded in 2012

Grades 6-12
Day school
Total enrollment: 69
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $12,797+
Academics available for boys

North Raleigh Christian Academy, 7300 Perry Creek Rd. | Founded in 1996

Grades PK-12
Day school
Total enrollment: 1,379
Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Tuition: $5,400+
Academics available for boys and girls

Ravenscroft, 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd. | Founded in 1868

Grades PK-12
Day and boarding school
Total enrollment: 1,174
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Tuition: $15,070+
Academics available for boys and girls

St. David's School, 3400 White Oak Rd. | Founded in 1972

Grades PK-12
Day school
Total enrollment: 650+
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Tuition: $12,500+
Academics available for boys and girls

Saint Mary's School, 900 Hillsborough St. | Founded in 1842

Grades 9-12
Day and boarding school
Total enrollment: 296
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Tuition: $33,000+
Academics available for girls

St. Timothy's School, 4523 Six Forks Rd. | Founded in 1958

Grades PK-8
Day school
Total enrollment: 474
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Tuition: $13,000+
Academics available for boys and girls

The Montessori School of Raleigh, 7005 Lead Mine Rd. | Founded in 1974

Grades PK-12
Day school
Total enrollment: 437
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Tuition: $14,415
Academics available for boys and girls

Trinity Academy, 10224 Baileywick Rd. | Founded in 1995

Grades K-12
Day school
Total enrollment: 617
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Tuition: $7,044+
Academics available for boys and girls

Specialized schools

Dynamic Opportunities, 700 Brooks Ave.

Private
Grades: 6-12
Total enrollment: 50
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Tuition: $11,350+
Academics available for children with disabilities

Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center, 3311 Carl Sandburg Ct.

Public and private
Ages: 2-6
Total enrollment: 50
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Tuition: Complete an interest form for more info
Academics available for children with and without disabilities

Governor Morehead School, 301 Ashe Ave.

Public
Grades: K-12
Total enrollment: 42
Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Academics available for children with visual impairments

Learn with the Best, 4900 Waters Edge Dr., Ste. 100

Private
Grades: K-12
Total enrollment: 29
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Tuition: Learn more
Academics available for children with special needs

The Fletcher Academy, 400 Cedarview Ct. (Upper School) + 1116 N. Blount St. (Lower School)

Private
Grades: 2-12
Total enrollment: 141
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Tuition: $20,880+
Academics available for children with ADHD, processing and memory issues, and a variety of learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia

The Trilogy School, 3810 Merton Dr.

Private
Grades: 3-12
Total enrollment: 75
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Tuition: $20,652+
Academics available for children with learning differences