For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 91 students in Knotts Island, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Knotts Island, NC is Knotts Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knotts Island, NC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Knotts Island have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Knotts Island, NC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knotts Island Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
413 Woodleigh Road
Knotts Island, NC 27950
(252) 722-0770
Knotts Island, NC 27950
(252) 722-0770
Gr: K-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Knotts Island, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Knotts Island, NC include Knotts Island Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Knotts Island?
1 public elementary schools are located in Knotts Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Knotts Island?
Knotts Island public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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