For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,088 students in 28023, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28023, NC are Bostian Elementary School, Millbridge Elementary School and China Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28023 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28023, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28023, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bostian Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4245 Old Beatty Ford Rd
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-2322
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-2322
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Millbridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Ed Deal Rd
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-5591
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-5591
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
China Grove Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1013 North Main St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7038
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7038
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
China Grove Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
514 South Franklin St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7708
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7708
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
28023, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
925 North Enochville Ave
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 933-2534
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 933-2534
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28023, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28023, NC include Bostian Elementary School, Millbridge Elementary School and China Grove Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28023?
4 public elementary schools are located in 28023.
What is the racial composition of students in 28023?
28023 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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