For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 406 students in 28609, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28609, NC are Catawba Elementary School and Catawba Rosenwald Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28609 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28609, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28609, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catawba Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5415 Hudson Chapel Road
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-3131
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-3131
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 6th Ave Sw
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28609, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28609, NC include Catawba Elementary School and Catawba Rosenwald Education Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28609?
2 public elementary schools are located in 28609.
What is the racial composition of students in 28609?
28609 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% 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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