Best 28226 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,744 students in 28226, NC (there are 8 private schools, serving 3,619 private students). 33% of all K-12 students in 28226, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in 28226, NC are Olde Providence Elementary School and Carmel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 28226 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28226, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).