For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,486 students in 28134, NC (there are , serving 87 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28134, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28134, NC are Pineville Elementary School and Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28134 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28134, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28134, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pineville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 Lowry St
Pineville, NC 28134
(980) 343-3920
Pineville, NC 28134
(980) 343-3920
Gr: K-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9601 China Grove Church Rd
Pineville, NC 28134
(980) 343-3636
Pineville, NC 28134
(980) 343-3636
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28134, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28134, NC include Pineville Elementary School and Sterling Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28134?
2 public schools are located in 28134.
What percentage of students in 28134 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 28134 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28134?
28134 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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