For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,180 students in Tarboro, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tarboro, NC are North East Carolina Prep, Princeville Elementary School and Martin Millennium Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarboro, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tarboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tarboro, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North East Carolina Prep
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
274 Husky Trail
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-0464
Grades: PK-12
| 1,020 students
Rank: #22.
Princeville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Walston Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4718
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-4718
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #33.
Martin Millennium Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Johnston St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-5710
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-5710
Grades: K-8
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
Stocks Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hope Lodge Street
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-2632
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-2632
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Tarboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Roberson Center For Ed Achievement (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1731 Roberson School Rd
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 641-6838
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Po Box 370
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-0450
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tarboro, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tarboro, NC include North East Carolina Prep, Princeville Elementary School and Martin Millennium Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tarboro?
4 public elementary schools are located in Tarboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarboro?
Tarboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Tarboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tarboro include: Martin Millennium Academy vs. North East Carolina Prep, North East Carolina Prep vs. Martin Millennium Academy, Martin Millennium Academy vs. Stocks Elementary School
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