Laurel Park Elementary

Laurel Park Elementary serves 695 students in grades PK through 5 in Apex, North Carolina, earning a strong 7.8 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 84th percentile statewide at #436 out of 2,661 North Carolina elementary schools. With 49 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio that supports personalized attention for young learners. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, with 73% of students achieving proficiency or above in reading and language arts, while math performance is even stronger at 76% proficient or above across grade levels.

These results contribute to an impressive 8.7 out of 10 academic score, reflecting the school's commitment to educational excellence in the early elementary years. Laurel Park Elementary draws families from a highly educated and affluent community, where 68% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $122,158. The surrounding neighborhood maintains a low poverty rate of 6.8%, with median home values of $496,500, indicating a stable, well-resourced community environment.

Located on Laura Duncan Road in Wake County, Laurel Park Elementary sits within Apex's mid-size city setting, providing students with access to both suburban amenities and the educational opportunities of a thriving North Carolina community.