For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,046 students in 28560, NC (there are , serving 443 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 28560, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28560, NC are Grover C Fields Middle School, Brinson Memorial Elementary School and Bridgeton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 28560 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28560, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28560, NC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grover C Fields Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 M L King Jr Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6438
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6438
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Brinson Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 Neuse Forest Avenue
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6431
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6431
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Bridgeton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 Branch Canal Road
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6425
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6425
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
J T Barber Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Cobb Street
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6460
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6460
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Oaks Road Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2811 Oaks Road
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6475
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 514-6475
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28560, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28560, NC include Grover C Fields Middle School, Brinson Memorial Elementary School and Bridgeton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28560?
5 public schools are located in 28560.
What percentage of students in 28560 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 28560 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28560?
28560 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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