For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,010 students in Stanley, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stanley, NC are Stanley Middle School, Community Public Charter and Kiser Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanley, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stanley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Stanley, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanley Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
317 Hovis Road
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9600
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Community Public Charter
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 Mariposa Road
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 931-4418
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 931-4418
Grades: K-9
| 755 students
Rank: #33.
Kiser Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 E College Street
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9105
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9105
Grades: 3-5
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 S Main Street
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9106
Stanley, NC 28164
(704) 836-9106
Grades: PK-2
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Stanley, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stanley, NC include Stanley Middle School, Community Public Charter and Kiser Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stanley?
4 public elementary schools are located in Stanley.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanley?
Stanley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% 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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