The Exploris School

Welcome to Exploris Middle School in the Capital District.

Exploris Middle School serves students K-8th grade.

Exploris Middle School features unique artwork on and around campus.

Exploris Middle School offers limited parking on-site.

Exploris Middle School is located on Hillsborough St.

The Exploris School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

401 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC

Capital District Neighborhood

3.3

4.0

450 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Summer Clayton

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
54%

Reading Proficiency
68%

A-

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

68%

Math Proficiency

54%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

8.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

226:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.9%

Female

48.1%

White

68.5%

Black

13.6%

Two or more races

8.1%

Hispanic

6.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.7%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

School Rankings

#25 Best Public MS Teachers in North Carolina

#26 Best Public ES Teachers in North Carolina

#37 Best Charter MS in North Carolina

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

1/9/2024

Exploris has been an amazing environment for my son. He's been supported academically and has loved the opportunities to support the community and try new things.

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5.0 parent

2/4/2026

My child transferred into the middle school in seventh grade, and Exploris has been SO good for him: academically, socially, and in terms of his executive function. In just a few months, he has grown so much more independent and he comes home every day happy and talkative.

4.0 parent

2/4/2026

Exploris Middle School is a wonderfully diverse and inclusive public charter school. For families and/or students who live beyond historic social norms, this is a wonder school to be understood, supported, seen, and encouraged to be your authentic and emerging self.

5.0 parent

1/22/2026

The Exploris School has exceeded our expectations in so many ways. Their project-based learning model keeps kids actively engaged, and the curriculum goes far beyond textbooks, it emphasizes critical thinking, global citizenship, and hands-on experiences. The teachers are passionate and responsive,...

5.0 parent

1/22/2026

My 2nd grader and 4th grader have been at Exploris since the beginning of this school year. I cannot say enough good things about this school, the teachers, the community and the joy that they have brought my daughters. My kids love being able to explore Raleigh and through project based learning sp...

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The Exploris School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 401 Hillsborough St in Raleigh, NC. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 450 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. The Exploris School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $584,319. Discover additional schools in the area, like Needham Broughton High, Atlas International School, and more. Learn more about what Raleigh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Exploris School.

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