Powhatan Elementary School
3145 Vinson Rd, Clayton, NC 27527
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
656
Math Proficiency
74%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
71%
Riverwood Elementary School
108 Athletic Club Blvd, Clayton, NC 27527
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
728
Math Proficiency
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
69%
Cleveland Elementary School
10225 Cleveland Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
851
Math Proficiency
79%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
74%
River Dell Elementary School
12100 Buffalo Rd, Clayton, NC 27527
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
981
Math Proficiency
70%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
McGee's Crossroads Elementary School
10330 NC 50 Hwy, Angier, NC 27501
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
950
Math Proficiency
63%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
Corinth Holders Elementary School
3976 NC Highway 231, Zebulon, NC 27597
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
585
Math Proficiency
61%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
Polenta Elementary School
105 Josephine Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
1,010
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
59%
West View Elementary School
11755 Cleveland Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
969
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
62%
Cooper Academy
849 Mial St, Clayton, NC 27520
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
447
Math Proficiency
58%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
49%
East Garner Elementary School
5545 Jones Sausage Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
535
Math Proficiency
48%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
41%
Selma Elementary School
311 W Richardson St, Selma, NC 27576
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
794
Math Proficiency
48%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
39%
East Clayton Elementary School
2075 NC Highway 42, Clayton, NC 27527
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
524
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
West Clayton Elementary School
1012 S Lombard St, Clayton, NC 27520
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
742
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
50%
Creech Road Elementary School
450 Creech Rd, Garner, NC 27529
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
549
Math Proficiency
56%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
45%
Lake Myra Elementary
1300 Elk Falls Dr, Wendell, NC 27591
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
576
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
48%
West Smithfield Elementary School
2665 Galilee Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
494
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
37%
Southside Christian School
1696 Amelia Church Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
128
Avg. Review Score
3.3
Thales Academy at Flowers Plantation PreK-7
65 SE FLOWERS Pky, Clayton, NC 27527
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 7th
Students
276
Tuition
$7,600
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg. Review Score
3.9
For families seeking quality education in Clayton, NC the area offers 18 school options serving Pre-K grade levels, including the highly-rated Powhatan Elementary School (10/10 on GreatSchools) and (A- on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 81% math proficiency and 74% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Clayton has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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