For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,270 students in 28166, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28166, NC are Iredell Charter Academy Of Arts &science, Troutman Elementary School and Career Academy And Technical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28166 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28166, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28166, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iredell Charter Academy Of Arts &science
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Home Improvement Street
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 508-0104
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 508-0104
Gr: K-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Troutman Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 S Main St
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 528-4526
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 528-4526
Gr: PK-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Career Academy And Technical School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Old Murdock Rd
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 978-2791
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 978-2791
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Troutman Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Rumple St
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 528-5137
Troutman, NC 28166
(704) 528-5137
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28166, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28166, NC include Iredell Charter Academy Of Arts &science, Troutman Elementary School and Career Academy And Technical School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28166?
4 public elementary schools are located in 28166.
What is the racial composition of students in 28166?
28166 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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