For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,270 students in Bertie County, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bertie County, NC are Aulander Elementary School, Colerain Elementary School and West Bertie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bertie County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bertie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bertie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aulander Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2515 Nc Highway 305 North
Aulander, NC 27805
(252) 345-3211
Aulander, NC 27805
(252) 345-3211
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Colerain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 N Academy Street
Colerain, NC 27924
(252) 356-4714
Colerain, NC 27924
(252) 356-4714
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
West Bertie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3734 Governors Road
Kelford, NC 27847
(252) 344-7621
Kelford, NC 27847
(252) 344-7621
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Cooper Hill Road
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5221
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5221
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Bertie Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
652 Us Hwy 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2143
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2143
Gr: 6-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Three Rivers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
118 County Farm Road
Powellsville, NC 27967
(919) 538-6740
Powellsville, NC 27967
(919) 538-6740
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Bertie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
121 E Askewville Street
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3743
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-3743
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Bertie Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
819 Governors Road
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-6067
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-6067
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
716 Us Highway 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5820
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5820
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
503 E Main Street
Powellsville, NC 27967
(252) 332-2491
Powellsville, NC 27967
(252) 332-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Po Box 9
Merry Hill, NC 27957
(252) 482-4311
Merry Hill, NC 27957
(252) 482-4311
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
819 Governors Road
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2358
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2358
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bertie County, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bertie County, NC include Aulander Elementary School, Colerain Elementary School and West Bertie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bertie County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Bertie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bertie County?
Bertie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bertie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bertie County include: Aulander Elementary School vs. Windsor Elementary School, Windsor Elementary School vs. West Bertie Elementary School, West Bertie Elementary School vs. Colerain Elementary School
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