Top 10 Best North Carolina Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 69 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 35,560 students in North Carolina.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in North Carolina are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Brown Summit Middle School and Wrightsville Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Carolina blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).

Best North Carolina Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Charter School
Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Grades: K-8
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Brown Summit Middle School
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4720 Nc Highway 150 East
Browns Summit, NC 27214
(336) 656-0432
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Wrightsville Beach Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
220 Coral Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
(910) 256-3171
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
Weddington Middle School
Math: 87% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Grades: 6-8
| 1,358 students
Rank: #55.
Davis Drive Middle School
Math: 85% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2101 Davis Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-3033
Grades: 6-8
| 921 students
Rank: #66.
Davis Drive Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2151 Davis Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(919) 387-2130
Grades: K-5
| 815 students
Rank: #77.
Providence Spring Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10045 Providence Church Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6935
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #88.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
Math: 81% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Grades: 6-8
| 1,262 students
Rank: #99.
Union Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
180 Union School Road Nw
Shallotte, NC 28470
(910) 579-3591
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #1010.
Greensboro Academy
Charter School
Math: 78% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4049 Battleground Ave
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 286-8404
Grades: K-8
| 763 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Riverbend Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
71 Learning Lane
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-6565
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Southeastern Academy
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12251 Nc Hwy 41 North
Lumberton, NC 28358
(910) 738-7828
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #1313.
Saluda Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
214 E Main Street
Saluda, NC 28773
(828) 894-1040
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #1414.
Morrisville Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1519 Morrisville Pkwy
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 460-3400
Grades: K-5
| 681 students
Rank: #1515.
Hawk Ridge Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9201 Bryant Farms Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5927
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #1616.
Elizabeth Lane Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
121 Elizabeth Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5700
Grades: K-5
| 803 students
Rank: #1717.
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6701 Gordon Road
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 397-1544
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1818.
Hendersonville Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1039 Randall Circle
Hendersonville, NC 28791
(828) 697-4752
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1919.
Davidson K-8 School
Math: 72% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
635 South St
Davidson, NC 28036
(980) 343-3900
Grades: K-8
| 1,103 students
Rank: #2020.
Mckee Road Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4101 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-3970
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #2121.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Grades: 6-8
| 1,090 students
Rank: #2222.
Beverly Woods Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6001 Quail Hollow Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3627
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #2323.
Shoals Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1800 Shoals Road
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 325-2518
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #2424.
Glenn C Marlow Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1985 Butler Bridge Road
Mills River, NC 28759
(828) 654-3225
Grades: K-5
| 572 students
Rank: #2525.
Socrates Academy
Charter School
Math: 67% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Grades: K-12
| 912 students
Rank: #2626.
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
535 Hwy 70 W
Havelock, NC 28532
(252) 444-5150
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #2727.
Pearsontown Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 64% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4915 Barbee Road
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 560-3964
Grades: PK-5
| 729 students
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
Rock Ridge Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6605 Rock Ridge School Rd
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 399-7955
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #3030.
Weatherstone Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Olde Weatherstone Way
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 380-6988
Grades: PK-5
| 758 students
Rank: #3131.
Park Road Montessori
Magnet School
Math: 60% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 Haven Dr
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5830
Grades: PK-6
| 504 students
Rank: #3232.
Heyward C Bellamy Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
70 Sanders Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 350-2039
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #3333.
Tryon Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 School Place
Tryon, NC 28782
(828) 859-6584
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #3434.
South Charlotte Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8040 Strawberry Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3670
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #3535.
Union Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4875 Reepsville Rd
Vale, NC 28168
(704) 276-1493
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in North Carolina?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in North Carolina include Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Brown Summit Middle School and Wrightsville Beach Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in North Carolina?
69 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in North Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in North Carolina?
North Carolina blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).

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