For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,964 students in 28562, NC (there are , serving 701 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 28562, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28562, NC are Craven Early College High School, Albert H Bangert Elementary School and Creekside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 28562 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28562, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28562, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Craven Early College High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 637-5706
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 637-5706
Gr: 9-13 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Albert H Bangert Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3712 Canterbury Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6415
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6415
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2790 Landscape Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-4360
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-4360
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Craven Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1319 Commerce Dr
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 497-2250
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 497-2250
Gr: 4-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Trent Park Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Educational Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6481
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6481
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
New Bern High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4200 Academic Drive
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6400
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,632 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Ben D Quinn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4275 M L King Jr Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6420
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6420
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
H J Macdonald Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3127 Elizabeth Avenue
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6450
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
West Craven Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Nw Craven Mid School Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6488
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6488
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside Leadership Academy
Charter School
1955 Old Airport Rd
New Bern, NC 28562
(919) 807-3300
New Bern, NC 28562
(919) 807-3300
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28562, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28562, NC include Craven Early College High School, Albert H Bangert Elementary School and Creekside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28562?
10 public schools are located in 28562.
What percentage of students in 28562 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 28562 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28562?
28562 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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