For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,040 students in 27013, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27013, NC are Cool Spring Elementary School and West Rowan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27013 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27013, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27013, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cool Spring Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1969 Mocksville Hwy
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 873-4949
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 873-4949
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
West Rowan Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 Mimosa St
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
27013, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
107 School St
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27013, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27013, NC include Cool Spring Elementary School and West Rowan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27013?
2 public elementary schools are located in 27013.
What is the racial composition of students in 27013?
27013 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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