For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,149 students in 28562, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28562, NC are Albert H Bangert Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School and Craven Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28562 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28562, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28562, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Albert H Bangert Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3712 Canterbury Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6415
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6415
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2790 Landscape Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-4360
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-4360
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Craven Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1319 Commerce Dr
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 497-2250
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 497-2250
Gr: 4-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Trent Park Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Educational Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6481
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6481
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Ben D Quinn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4275 M L King Jr Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6420
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6420
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
H J Macdonald Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3127 Elizabeth Avenue
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6450
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
West Craven Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Nw Craven Mid School Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6488
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6488
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28562, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28562, NC include Albert H Bangert Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School and Craven Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28562?
7 public elementary schools are located in 28562.
What is the racial composition of students in 28562?
28562 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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