For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,860 students in 28411, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 28411 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28411, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28411, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ogden Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3637 Middle Sound Rd
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 686-6464
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 686-6464
Gr: K-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Porters Neck Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 Edgewater Club Rd
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 251-2975
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 251-2975
Gr: K-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Murrayville Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 Mabee Way
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 790-5067
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 790-5067
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
American Leadership Academy-coastal
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1135 Pandion Dr
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 839-0012
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 839-0012
Gr: K-11 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28411, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28411, NC include Ogden Elementary School, Porters Neck Elementary School and Murrayville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28411?
4 public elementary schools are located in 28411.
What is the racial composition of students in 28411?
28411 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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