For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 987 students in 28610, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28610, NC are Claremont Elementary School and Oxford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
elementary schools in zipcode 28610 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28610, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28610, NC Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claremont Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3384 E Main Street
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7921
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7921
Grades: PK-6
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Oxford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5915 Oxford School Road
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7220
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-7220
Grades: PK-6
| 547 students
28610, North Carolina Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2952 N Oxford Street
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-2051
Claremont, NC 28610
(828) 459-2051
Grades: K-6
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28610, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28610, NC include Claremont Elementary School and Oxford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28610?
2 public elementary schools are located in 28610.
What is the racial composition of students in 28610?
28610 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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