For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 145 students in Saluda, NC.
The top ranked public elementary school in Saluda, NC is Saluda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saluda, NC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saluda have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saluda, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saluda Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 E Main Street
Saluda, NC 28773
(828) 894-1040
Saluda, NC 28773
(828) 894-1040
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saluda, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saluda, NC include Saluda Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saluda?
1 public elementary schools are located in Saluda.
What is the racial composition of students in Saluda?
Saluda public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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