For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,871 students in 27282, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27282, NC are Millis Road Elementary School, Jamestown Elementary School and Jamestown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27282 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27282, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27282, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Millis Road Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4310 Millis Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2125
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2125
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Potter Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2110
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Jamestown Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Haynes Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2100
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
College Prep And Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Furniture Avenue
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 884-0131
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 884-0131
Gr: K-12 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Haynes Inman Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Haynes Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27282, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27282, NC include Millis Road Elementary School, Jamestown Elementary School and Jamestown Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27282?
5 public elementary schools are located in 27282.
What is the racial composition of students in 27282?
27282 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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