For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,670 students in Arden, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arden, NC are Glen Arden Elementary School, Valley Springs Middle School and Avery's Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arden, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arden have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Arden, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glen Arden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Pinehurst Circle
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1800
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1800
Grades: PK-4
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Springs Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1785
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1785
Grades: 5-8
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
Avery's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Park South Boulevard
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1810
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 654-1810
Grades: PK-4
| 565 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Arden, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arden, NC include Glen Arden Elementary School, Valley Springs Middle School and Avery's Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arden?
3 public elementary schools are located in Arden.
What is the racial composition of students in Arden?
Arden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Arden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Arden include: Avery's Creek Elementary School vs. Glen Arden Elementary School, Glen Arden Elementary School vs. Avery's Creek Elementary School
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