For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 292 students in 27885, NC.
The top ranked public elementary school in 27885, NC is Mattamuskeet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 27885 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27885, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27885, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mattamuskeet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Juniper Bay Road
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Grades: PK-12
| 292 students
27885, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20392 Us 264
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
20400 Us 264
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0015
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0015
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27885, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27885, NC include Mattamuskeet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27885?
1 public elementary schools are located in 27885.
What is the racial composition of students in 27885?
27885 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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