For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 806 students in 27894, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27894, NC are Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education and Wilson Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27894 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27894, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27894, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
117 Ne Tarboro St
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 399-7700
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 399-7700
Gr: 4-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2755 Tilghman Rd N
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 294-2533
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 294-2533
Gr: K-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
27894, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Etn Nc School For The Deaf (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1311 Us Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 237-2450
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 237-2450
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27894, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27894, NC include Wilson Academy Of Virtual Education and Wilson Preparatory Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27894?
2 public elementary schools are located in 27894.
What is the racial composition of students in 27894?
27894 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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