For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 965 students in Elkin, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elkin, NC are C B Eller Elementary School, Elkin Elementary School and Global E-learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkin, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elkin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Elkin, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C B Eller Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1288 Cb Eller School Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 903-6100
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 903-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Elkin Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Old Virginia Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-2756
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-2756
Grades: PK-6
| 631 students
Rank: #33.
Global E-learning Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
334 Elk Spur Street
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 835-3858
Grades: 6-12
| 62 students
Elkin, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
195 Old Virginia Rd
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 701-1905
Elkin, NC 28621
(336) 701-1905
Grades: 2-4
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Elkin, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elkin, NC include C B Eller Elementary School, Elkin Elementary School and Global E-learning Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elkin?
3 public elementary schools are located in Elkin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkin?
Elkin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Elkin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Elkin include: C B Eller Elementary School vs. Elkin Elementary School, Elkin Elementary School vs. C B Eller Elementary School
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