For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,830 students in 28681, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28681, NC are Taylorsville Elementary School, West Alexander Middle School and Bethlehem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 28681 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28681, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28681, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylorsville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 7th Street Sw
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-3072
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-3072
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
West Alexander Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Bulldog Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-4611
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-4611
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7900 Nc Hwy 127
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-8198
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-8198
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 Ellendale Park Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-4866
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-4866
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Sugar Loaf Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 Nc Hwy 16n
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2192
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2192
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Wittenburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
28681, North Carolina ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Gr: 4-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
928 Nc Hwy 16 South
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-1141
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-1141
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28681, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28681, NC include Taylorsville Elementary School, West Alexander Middle School and Bethlehem Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28681?
6 public elementary schools are located in 28681.
What is the racial composition of students in 28681?
28681 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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