For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,255 students in 28075, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28075, NC are Hickory Ridge Middle School, Harrisburg Elementary School and Hickory Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28075 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28075, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28075, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Ridge Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7336 Raging Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6490
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6490
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Stallings Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6190
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-6190
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9464 Hickory Ridge Rd
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-5950
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 260-5950
Gr: K-5 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
A.c.e. Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7807 Caldwell Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 456-7153
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(704) 456-7153
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28075, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28075, NC include Hickory Ridge Middle School, Harrisburg Elementary School and Hickory Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28075?
4 public elementary schools are located in 28075.
What is the racial composition of students in 28075?
28075 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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