For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 449 students in the neighborhood of College Acres, Wilmington, NC.
The top ranked public school in College Acres is College Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of College Acres, Wilmington, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of College Acres, Wilmington, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Oriole Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2058
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2058
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of College Acres, Wilmington, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of College Acres, Wilmington, NC include College Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of College Acres, Wilmington?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of College Acres, Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of College Acres, Wilmington?
the neighborhood of College Acres, Wilmington public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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