For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,490 students in 28590, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28590, NC are Ridgewood Elementary School, W H Robinson Elementary School and Winterville Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28590 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28590, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28590, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3601 South Bend Dr
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 355-7879
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 355-7879
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
W H Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2439 Railroad Street
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3707
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3707
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Winterville Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4160 Bayswater Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 689-6153
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 689-6153
Gr: K-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 Forlines Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 353-5253
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 353-5253
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
A G Cox Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2657 Church Street
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3105
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 756-3105
Gr: 6-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28590, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28590, NC include Ridgewood Elementary School, W H Robinson Elementary School and Winterville Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28590?
5 public elementary schools are located in 28590.
What is the racial composition of students in 28590?
28590 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% 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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