Best 28411 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,700 students in 28411, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 28411, NC are Ogden Elementary School, Porters Neck Elementary School and Murrayville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28411 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28411, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28411, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3637 Middle Sound Rd
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 686-6464
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Porters Neck Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
416 Edgewater Club Rd
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 251-2975
Gr: K-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Murrayville Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 Mabee Way
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 790-5067
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
American Leadership Academy-coastal
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1135 Pandion Dr
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 839-0012
Gr: K-10 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 28411, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28411, NC include Ogden Elementary School, Porters Neck Elementary School and Murrayville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28411?
4 public schools are located in 28411.
What is the racial composition of students in 28411?
28411 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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