For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,338 students in 27889, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27889, NC are Washington Montessori, P S Jones Middle School and John C Tayloe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 27889 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27889, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27889, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2330 Old Bath Hwy
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1977
Gr: K-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
P S Jones Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4105 N Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0874
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0874
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
John C Tayloe Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 Tarboro Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3350
Gr: 2-3 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
John Small Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4103 North Market Street Ext
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3941
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-3941
Gr: 4-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
947 Hudnell Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-1611
Gr: PK-1 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27889, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27889, NC include Washington Montessori, P S Jones Middle School and John C Tayloe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27889?
5 public elementary schools are located in 27889.
What is the racial composition of students in 27889?
27889 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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