For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 396 students in Elk Park, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 3 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Elk Park, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Elk Park, NC are Freedom Trail Elementary School and Cranberry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk Park, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Elk Park have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elk Park, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Trail Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6110 North Us Hwy 19e
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Cranberry Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6230 North Us Highway 19e
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 733-2932
Grades: 6-8
| 184 students
Elk Park, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
60 Flat Springs Rd
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 898-4343
Elk Park, NC 28622
(828) 898-4343
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elk Park, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Elk Park, NC include Freedom Trail Elementary School and Cranberry Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Elk Park?
2 public schools are located in Elk Park.
What percentage of students in Elk Park go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Elk Park are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Park?
Elk Park public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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