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Best 27215 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,790 students in 27215, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27215, NC are Marvin B Smith Elementary School, Edwin M Holt Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27215 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27215, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 27215, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marvin B Smith Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2235 Delaney Drive
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6140
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Edwin M Holt Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4751 S Nc 62
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6420
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3720 Bonnar Bridge Parkway
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 538-8700
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Turrentine Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1710 Edgewood Avenue
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6150
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Grove Park Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Trail One
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6115
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1714 W Davis Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6120
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Harvey R Newlin Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
316 Carden Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6125
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27215, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27215, NC include Marvin B Smith Elementary School, Edwin M Holt Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27215?
7 public elementary schools are located in 27215.
What is the racial composition of students in 27215?
27215 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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