Overview

Wakefield Elementary is a public school in Raleigh, NC, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 121 elementary schools in Wake County School District.

School Rating

Wakefield Elementary is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
7/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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20 Reviews
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Neighborhood

2400 Wakefield Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
School leader: Ms Cynthia Keech
(919) 562-3555
(919) 562-3553
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Nearby Schools

  • 7 /10
    Wakefield Middle
    0.09 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    3.3 (13 Reviews)
  • NA
    Wakefield Childrens Center
    0.37 miles
    Private; PK
    4.0 (1 Review)
  • NA
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    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
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    0.57 miles
    Private; PK-K
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Growing Years Learning Center
    1.2 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
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    Private; TK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Raleigh Knowledge Beginnings
    1.27 miles
    Private; PK
    5.0 (1 Review)
  • 6 /10
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    Public district; PK, K-5
    3.6 (14 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
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    Public district; PK, K-5
    4.2 (14 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
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    4.0 (13 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
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    Public district; 6-8
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  • 10 /10
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  • 10 /10
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    4.2 (12 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Heritage Middle
    3.16 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    3.5 (16 Reviews)
  • 10 /10
    Wake Early Coll Heal
    11.16 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    3.2 (13 Reviews)
  • 9 /10
    Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
    12.57 miles
    Public district; 6-12
    4.2 (12 Reviews)
  • 9 /10
    Envision Science Academy
    5.36 miles
    Public charter; K-8
    3.5 (43 Reviews)
  • 9 /10
    Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
    13.99 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    5.0 (4 Reviews)
  • 9 /10
    Pine Hollow Middle
    9.51 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    3.3 (6 Reviews)