For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,053 students in China Grove, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in China Grove, NC are Bostian Elementary School, Millbridge Elementary School and China Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
China Grove, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in China Grove have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in China Grove, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bostian Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4245 Old Beatty Ford Rd
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-2322
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-2322
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Millbridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Ed Deal Rd
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-5591
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-5591
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
China Grove Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1013 North Main St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7038
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7038
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
China Grove Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
514 South Franklin St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7708
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7708
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
China Grove, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
925 North Enochville Ave
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 933-2534
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 933-2534
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in China Grove, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in China Grove, NC include Bostian Elementary School, Millbridge Elementary School and China Grove Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in China Grove?
4 public elementary schools are located in China Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in China Grove?
China Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in China Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in China Grove include: Bostian Elementary School vs. China Grove Elementary School, China Grove Elementary School vs. Bostian Elementary School
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