For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,061 students in 27217, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27217, NC are Clover Garden, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Alamance Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27217 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27217, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27217, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clover Garden
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Roa
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Grades: K-12
| 950 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2847 Pleasant Grv Sch Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 421-3701
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 421-3701
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Alamance Virtual School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
612 Apple Street
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6134
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6134
Grades: 4-12
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
R Homer Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2630 Buckingham Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6170
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6170
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #55.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 N Graham Hopedale Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6180
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6180
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #66.
Broadview Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2229 Broadview Drive
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6195
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6195
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27217, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27217, NC include Clover Garden, Pleasant Grove Elementary School and Alamance Virtual School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27217?
6 public elementary schools are located in 27217.
What is the racial composition of students in 27217?
27217 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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