For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,530 students in 28658, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28658, NC are Balls Creek Elementary School, Startown Elementary School and Blackburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28658 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28658, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28658, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Balls Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2620 Balls Creek Road
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4766
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4766
Grades: PK-6
| 679 students
Rank: #22.
Startown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4119 Startown Road
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-1257
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-1257
Grades: PK-6
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Blackburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4377 W Nc 10 Hwy
Newton, NC 28658
(704) 462-1344
Newton, NC 28658
(704) 462-1344
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #44.
North Newton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 West 26th St
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-2631
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-2631
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
South Newton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 West I Street
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4061
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4061
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28658, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28658, NC include Balls Creek Elementary School, Startown Elementary School and Blackburn Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28658?
5 public elementary schools are located in 28658.
What is the racial composition of students in 28658?
28658 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% 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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