For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,040 students in Cleveland, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cleveland, 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.
Cleveland, NC public elementary schools 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 Cleveland 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 Public Elementary Schools in Cleveland, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Cleveland, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
107 School St
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Cleveland, NC 27013
(704) 278-2131
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cleveland, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cleveland, NC include Cool Spring Elementary School and West Rowan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cleveland?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland 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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