For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 168 students in Banner Elk, NC.
The top ranked public elementary school in Banner Elk, NC is Banner Elk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Banner Elk, NC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Banner Elk have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Banner Elk, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banner Elk Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Orchard Lane
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 737-5700
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 737-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Banner Elk, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
64 Grandfather Home Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 897-4500
Banner Elk, NC 28604
(828) 897-4500
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Banner Elk, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Banner Elk, NC include Banner Elk Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Banner Elk?
1 public elementary schools are located in Banner Elk.
What is the racial composition of students in Banner Elk?
Banner Elk public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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