For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,247 students in 28612, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28612, NC are Icard Elementary School, East Burke Middle School and George Hildebrand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28612 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28612, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28612, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Icard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3087 Icard School Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-3491
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-3491
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
East Burke Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3519 Miller Bridge Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-7446
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 397-7446
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #33.
George Hildebrand Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8078 G Hildebrand Sch Road
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 879-9595
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
(828) 879-9595
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28612, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28612, NC include Icard Elementary School, East Burke Middle School and George Hildebrand Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28612?
3 public elementary schools are located in 28612.
What is the racial composition of students in 28612?
28612 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.