For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,377 students in Belmont, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Belmont, NC are Belmont Central Elementary School, North Belmont Elementary School and Belmont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Belmont have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Belmont, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belmont Central Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Eagle Road
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9137
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9137
Grades: 2-5
| 687 students
Rank: #22.
North Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 School Street
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9135
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9135
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Belmont Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 South Point Road
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9611
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9611
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Rank: #44.
Catawba Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Ivey Street
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9119
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9119
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
215 Ewing Drive
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9116
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9116
Grades: PK-1
| 338 students
Belmont, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gaston College-east Campus 722
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-6100
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 866-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Belmont, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Belmont, NC include Belmont Central Elementary School, North Belmont Elementary School and Belmont Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Belmont?
5 public elementary schools are located in Belmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont?
Belmont public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Belmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Belmont include: Catawba Heights Elementary School vs. North Belmont Elementary School, North Belmont Elementary School vs. Catawba Heights Elementary School
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