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Best Burnsville Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,245 students in Burnsville, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burnsville, NC are Blue Ridge Elementary School, South Toe Elementary School and East Yancey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnsville, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burnsville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Burnsville, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
910 Cane River School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
South Toe Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
139 South Toe School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-4321
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
East Yancey Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
285 Georges Fork Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2281
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
395 Burnsville School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-4515
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Cane River Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1128 Cane River School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2202
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Burnsville, North Carolina

Burnsville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bald Creek Elementary School (Closed 2020)
100 Bald Creek School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2535
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Bee Log Elementary School (Closed 2023)
55 Bee Log Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-3271
Gr: K-5 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Clearmont Elementary School (Closed 2020)
1175 Clearmont School Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-2337
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Yancey County Learning Academy (Closed 2011)
505 Burnsville School Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 682-6101
Gr: K-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Burnsville, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burnsville, NC include Blue Ridge Elementary School, South Toe Elementary School and East Yancey Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burnsville?
5 public elementary schools are located in Burnsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Burnsville?
Burnsville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Burnsville are often viewed compared to one another?

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