Top 3 Best Elon Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,104 students in Elon, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Elon, NC are Western Alamance High School, Altamahaw-ossipee Elementary School and Western Alamance Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elon, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Elon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Elon, NC (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Alamance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1731 N Nc 87
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,036 students
Rank: #22.
Altamahaw-ossipee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2832 N Nc 87
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6030
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #33.
Western Alamance Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Eldon Drive
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6010
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #44.
Elon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Walker Road
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6000
Grades: K-5
| 666 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elon, North Carolina

Elon, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakeside School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Charter School
Po Box 157
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 584-0091
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Elon, NC?
How many public schools are located in Elon?
4 public schools are located in Elon.
What is the racial composition of students in Elon?
Elon public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Elon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elon include: Altamahaw-ossipee Elementary School vs. Elon Elementary School

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