For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,026 students in Knightdale, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knightdale, NC are Forestville Road Elementary School, Knightdale Elementary School and Hodge Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knightdale, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Knightdale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Knightdale, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forestville Road Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Lawson Ridge Road
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8487
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8487
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Knightdale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Ridge St
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8540
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8540
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Hodge Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2128 Mingo Bluff Boulevard
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8599
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8599
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Lockhart Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 N Smithfield Rd
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8525
Knightdale, NC 27545
(919) 266-8525
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Knightdale, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knightdale, NC include Forestville Road Elementary School, Knightdale Elementary School and Hodge Road Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Knightdale?
4 public elementary schools are located in Knightdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Knightdale?
Knightdale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Knightdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Knightdale include: Lockhart Elementary School vs. Forestville Road Elementary School, Forestville Road Elementary School vs. Lockhart Elementary School, Knightdale Elementary School vs. Forestville Road Elementary School
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