Best 28040 North Carolina Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 558 students in 28040, NC.
The top-ranked public school in 28040, NC is Ellenboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 28040 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28040, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28040, NC Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellenboro Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
813 Piney Mountain Church Rd
Ellenboro, NC 28040
(828) 453-8185
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 28040, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28040, NC include Ellenboro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28040?
1 public schools are located in 28040.
What is the racial composition of students in 28040?
28040 public schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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