Top 10 Best Beaufort County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,461 students in Beaufort County, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Beaufort County, NC are Chocowinity Primary, Washington Montessori and Bath Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaufort County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Beaufort County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).

Best Beaufort County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chocowinity Primary
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
606 Gray Road
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-3881
Grades: PK-4
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Montessori
Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2330 Old Bath Hwy
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Grades: K-12
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Bath Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 S King Street
Bath, NC 27808
(252) 923-3251
Grades: K-8
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
John C Tayloe Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
910 Tarboro Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Grades: 2-3
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
P S Jones Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4105 N Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0874
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #66.
Chocowinity Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3831 Us Hwy 17 S
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-6191
Grades: 5-8
| 360 students
Rank: #77.
B C Educational Tech Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 Nc Highway 33 East
Chocowinity, NC 27817
(252) 946-5382
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #88.
John Small Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4103 North Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3941
Grades: 4-5
| 470 students
Rank: #99.
Northeast Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21000 Us Hwy 264 East
Pinetown, NC 27865
(252) 943-6545
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students
Rank: #1010.
S W Snowden Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-5351
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
947 Hudnell Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Grades: PK-1
| 460 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Beaufort County, NC

Beaufort County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
693 North 7th Street
Aurora, NC 27806
(252) 322-4524
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Beaufort County, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Beaufort County, NC include Chocowinity Primary, Washington Montessori and Bath Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Beaufort County, NC?
11 public elementary schools are located in Beaufort County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaufort County, NC?
Beaufort County, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).

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