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Apex school ratings and details

Apex's top-rated schools

Explore elementary, middle, and high schools in the Apex area — from ratings and enrollment to student-teacher ratios.

Apex Elementary School

A public elementary school in Wake County serving grades PK-5. 65% of students are proficient in math and 62% in reading. Ranked #141 in Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.

Address:

700 Tingen Road, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/apexes

Overall Rating:
A-
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Elementary
Enrollment:
629
S:T Ratio:
14:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Apex Friendship Elementary School

A public elementary school in Wake County serving grades PK-5. Part of the Apex Friendship campus cluster.

Address:

7901 Humie Olive Road, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/apexfriendshipes

Overall Rating:
B+
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Elementary
Enrollment:
876
S:T Ratio:
15:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Apex Friendship High School

A highly rated public high school in Wake County serving grades 9-12. Ranked #13 in Best Public High Schools in Wake County with a 97% graduation rate. 87% proficient in reading and 74% in math.

Address:

7801 Humie Olive Rd, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/apexfriendshiphs

Overall Rating:
A-
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
High
Enrollment:
2761
S:T Ratio:
20:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Apex Friendship Middle School

A highly rated public middle school in Wake County serving grades 6-8. 81% of students are proficient in math and 76% in reading.

Address:

7701 Humie Olive Rd, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/apexfriendshipms

Overall Rating:
A
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Middle
Enrollment:
1392
S:T Ratio:
18:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Apex High School

A highly rated public high school in Wake County serving grades 9-12. Ranked #11 in Best Public High Schools in Wake County with an overall Niche rating of 3.78/5.

Address:

1501 Laura Duncan Road, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/apexhs

Overall Rating:
A
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
High
Enrollment:
2434
S:T Ratio:
19:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Apex KinderCare

A private preschool offering early childhood education and daycare services for nursery through pre-kindergarten.

Address:

1815 Olive Chapel Rd, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.kindercare.com

Overall Rating:
N/A
Public/Private:
Private
School Level:
Preschool
District:
Independent

Apex Middle School

A public middle school in Wake County serving grades 6-8 in downtown Apex.

Address:

400 East Moore Street, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/apexms

Overall Rating:
A-
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Middle
Enrollment:
938
S:T Ratio:
16:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Baucom Elementary School

A highly rated public elementary school in Wake County serving grades PK-5. 84% of students are proficient in math and 74% in reading. Ranked #53 in Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.

Address:

400 Hunter St, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/baucomes

Overall Rating:
A
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Elementary
Enrollment:
560
S:T Ratio:
13:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Coast to Mountains Preparatory Academy

A private online school serving grades K-12. Provides flexible online learning tailored to individual student needs using K12 curriculum from Stride.

Address:

2080 E Williams Street, Apex, NC 27539

Website:

https://cmprep.k12.com

Overall Rating:
N/A
Public/Private:
Private
School Level:
K-12
District:
Independent

JLSA (Jordan Lake School of the Arts)

A private school serving grades K-12 specializing in exceptional learners. Features an arts-based curriculum with small class sizes averaging 8 students, combining morning hikes with structured academic time.

Address:

1434 Farrington Road, Apex, NC 27523

Website:

https://www.jordanlakesa.com

Overall Rating:
A-
Public/Private:
Private
School Level:
K-12
Enrollment:
50
S:T Ratio:
8:1
District:
Independent

Laurel Park Elementary School

A public elementary school in Wake County serving grades PK-5. Ranked #135 in Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.

Address:

2450 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC 27523

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/laurelparkes

Overall Rating:
A-
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Elementary
Enrollment:
695
S:T Ratio:
14:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Lufkin Road Middle School

A public middle school in Wake County serving grades 6-8. 65% of students are proficient in math and 66% in reading.

Address:

1002 Lufkin Road, Apex, NC 27539

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/lufkinroadms

Overall Rating:
A-
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Middle
Enrollment:
957
S:T Ratio:
15:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Middle Creek Elementary School

A public elementary school in Wake County serving grades PK-5. 67% of students are proficient in math and 60% in reading.

Address:

110 Middle Creek Park Avenue, Apex, NC 27539

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/middlecreekes

Overall Rating:
A-
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Elementary
Enrollment:
638
S:T Ratio:
13:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Middle Creek High School

A public high school in Wake County serving grades 9-12. Ranked #119 in Best Public High Schools in North Carolina. 51% proficient in math and 72% in reading.

Address:

123 Middle Creek Park Avenue, Apex, NC 27539

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/middlecreekhs

Overall Rating:
A-
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
High
Enrollment:
1627
S:T Ratio:
18:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Montessori Creative Learning School

A private Montessori school offering preschool and kindergarten education using the Montessori method.

Address:

402 Upchurch St, Apex, NC 27502

Overall Rating:
N/A
Public/Private:
Private
School Level:
Preschool
District:
Independent

Oakview Elementary School

A highly rated public elementary school in Wake County serving grades PK-5. 76% of students are proficient in math and 74% in reading.

Address:

11500 Holly Springs New Hill Rd, Apex, NC 27539

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/oakviewes

Overall Rating:
A
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Elementary
Enrollment:
975
S:T Ratio:
15:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Olive Chapel Elementary School

A highly rated public elementary school in Wake County serving grades PK-5. 91% of students are proficient in math with strong reading scores. Consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in North Carolina.

Address:

1751 Olive Chapel Road, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/olivechapeles

Overall Rating:
A
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Elementary
Enrollment:
986
S:T Ratio:
14:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Peace Montessori School

A private Montessori school offering preschool and kindergarten education in Apex.

Address:

2190 N Salem St #103, Apex, NC 27523

Overall Rating:
N/A
Public/Private:
Private
School Level:
Preschool
District:
Independent

Peak Charter Academy

A top-rated public charter school serving grades K-8. Ranked #47 in Best Charter K-8 Schools in America and #11 in Best Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina.

Address:

1601 Orchard Villas Ave, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.peakcharter.com

Overall Rating:
A
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Charter K-8
Enrollment:
775
S:T Ratio:
23:1
District:
NC Charter Schools

Salem Elementary School

A highly rated public elementary school in Wake County serving grades PK-5. 72% of students are proficient in math and 66% in reading.

Address:

6116 Old Jenks Road, Apex, NC 27523

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/salemes

Overall Rating:
A
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Elementary
Enrollment:
753
S:T Ratio:
13:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Salem Middle School

A highly rated public middle school in Wake County serving grades 6-8. Ranked #47 in Best Public Middle Schools in North Carolina. 75% proficient in math and 72% in reading.

Address:

6150 Old Jenks Road, Apex, NC 27523

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/salemms

Overall Rating:
A
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Middle
Enrollment:
1042
S:T Ratio:
17:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Scotts Ridge Elementary School

A top-rated public elementary school in Wake County serving grades PK-5. Ranked among the best public elementary schools in North Carolina with strong academic performance.

Address:

6601 Apex Barbecue Rd, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/scottsridgees

Overall Rating:
A
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Elementary
Enrollment:
766
S:T Ratio:
14:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

South Kildaire KinderCare

A private preschool offering early childhood education and daycare services in the Apex area.

Address:

3901 Kildaire Farm Rd, Apex, NC 27539

Website:

https://www.kindercare.com

Overall Rating:
N/A
Public/Private:
Private
School Level:
Preschool
District:
Independent

St. Andrews Early Childhood Center

A private Catholic early childhood center offering kindergarten education in Apex.

Address:

3008 Old Raleigh Rd, Apex, NC 27502

Overall Rating:
N/A
Public/Private:
Private
School Level:
Preschool
District:
Diocese of Raleigh

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School

A private Catholic school serving grades PK-8. One of the top-ranked private schools in the Apex area with a strong academic program and faith-based education.

Address:

625 Magdala Place, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.stmm.net

Overall Rating:
A-
Public/Private:
Private
School Level:
K-8
Enrollment:
639
S:T Ratio:
12:1
District:
Diocese of Raleigh

Thales Academy Apex 4-12

A private school serving grades 4-12 as part of the Thales Academy network. Offers a classical education model with 801 students.

Address:

1101 Schieffelin Rd, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.thalesacademy.org/apex

Overall Rating:
B+
Public/Private:
Private
School Level:
4-12
Enrollment:
801
S:T Ratio:
17:1
District:
Independent

Thales Academy Apex K-3

A private school serving grades K-3 as part of the Thales Academy network. Offers a classical education model with affordable tuition.

Address:

1200 Schieffelin Rd, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.thalesacademy.org/apex

Overall Rating:
B+
Public/Private:
Private
School Level:
K-3
Enrollment:
389
S:T Ratio:
13:1
District:
Independent

The Goddard School - Apex

A private preschool and kindergarten offering early childhood education with a play-based learning approach.

Address:

903 Olive Chapel Road, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.goddardschool.com

Overall Rating:
N/A
Public/Private:
Private
School Level:
Preschool
District:
Independent

The Math & Science Academy (TMSA)

A public charter school serving grades K-6 in Apex with a focus on STEM education. Features a rigorous curriculum in a welcoming environment.

Address:

3501 Dropseed Dr, Apex, NC 27502

Website:

https://www.tmsacademy.org

Overall Rating:
B+
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Charter K-6
Enrollment:
692
S:T Ratio:
19:1
District:
NC Charter Schools

Triangle Montessori Academy

A private Montessori school serving grades PK-4 in Apex, offering Montessori education for young learners.

Address:

1730 Minley Way, Apex, NC 27502

Overall Rating:
N/A
Public/Private:
Private
School Level:
PK-4
District:
Independent

West Lake Elementary School

A public elementary school in Wake County serving grades PK-5. 69% of students are proficient in math and 65% in reading.

Address:

4500 West Lake Rd, Apex, NC 27539

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/westlakees

Overall Rating:
A-
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Elementary
Enrollment:
572
S:T Ratio:
15:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

West Lake Middle School

A public middle school in Wake County serving grades 6-8. 45% of students are proficient in math and 53% in reading.

Address:

4600 West Lake Rd, Apex, NC 27539

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/westlakems

Overall Rating:
A-
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Middle
Enrollment:
766
S:T Ratio:
16:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

White Oak Elementary School

A top-rated public elementary school in the Wake County Public School System serving grades PK-5. 95% of students are proficient in both math and reading, making it one of the highest-performing elementary schools in North Carolina.

Address:

1512 White Oak Church Rd, Apex, NC 27523

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/whiteoakes

Overall Rating:
A
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Elementary
Enrollment:
785
S:T Ratio:
15:1
District:
Wake County Public School System

Woods Creek Elementary School

A newer public elementary school in Wake County serving grades PK-5 in the Apex area.

Address:

7451 Woods Creek Rd, Apex, NC 27539

Website:

https://www.wcpss.net/woodscreekes

Overall Rating:
N/A
Public/Private:
Public
School Level:
Elementary
District:
Wake County Public School System