Laurel Park Elementary

Niche.Com gives Laurel Park Elementary a A score.

Laurel Park Elementary serves over 780 students in the Apex, NC area.

According to Niche.Com, Laurel Park Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1.

Laurel Park Elementary

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

2450 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC

South Cary Neighborhood

Wake County Schools

831 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr Raleigh Bame

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
70%

Reading Proficiency
68%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

68%

Math Proficiency

70%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

2.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

480:1

Student Diversity

Male

54.2%

Female

45.8%

White

62.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

12.7%

Hispanic

10.9%

Black

6.9%

Two or more races

6.5%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

10/24/2025

We have seen this school go from a 6 rating to a 9 rating and it has been a fantastic experience. My son loves the school and his teacher, and there is a lot of parent involvement. He only has 15 kids in his class which is a great size and we have become friends with the parents of some of his class...

5.0 parent

11/12/2022

So far I’ll say my 2nd grader has truly enjoyed her experience here. There is plenty of enrichment and opportunities to be involved in the school. They actively prevent bullying and ensure students are safe.

5.0 parent

8/23/2017

I have been pleased with the academics, the teachers, staff and everything at Laurel Park. My kids are happy there.

4.0 parent

8/3/2017

My daughter joined LPE in end of grade 4 and her journey and transition from UK to US education system was very smooth. Her Grade 5 teacher was more than happy to always answer all our concerns over email and personally. She helped us focus of where our daughter needed support and also provided that...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Apex High School

9th to 12th
Public

Thales Academy Apex 4-12

6th to 12th
Private

B+

Cary Christian School

K to 12th
Private

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North Carolina Wake County Apex 27523 South Cary

Laurel Park Elementary is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Apex, NC and is served by the Wake County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 831 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Laurel Park Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $507,961. Discover additional schools in the area, like Apex High School, Thales Academy Apex 4-12, Cary Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Apex has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Laurel Park Elementary.

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