For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 970 students in 27041, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27041, NC are Pilot Mountain Middle School, Pilot Mountain Elementary School and Westfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27041 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27041, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27041, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pilot Mountain Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
543 Old Westfield Road
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 368-2641
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 368-2641
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pilot Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
218 Friends St.
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 444-8200
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 444-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 Jessup Grove Church Rd
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 351-2745
Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
(336) 351-2745
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27041, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27041, NC include Pilot Mountain Middle School, Pilot Mountain Elementary School and Westfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27041?
3 public elementary schools are located in 27041.
What is the racial composition of students in 27041?
27041 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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