For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,874 students in Albemarle, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Albemarle, NC are Millingport Elementary School, Endy Elementary School and Stanly County Virtual Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albemarle, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Albemarle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Albemarle, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Millingport Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24198 Nc Hwy 73 W
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4300
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4300
Grades: K-5
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Endy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27670 Betty Rd
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3300
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3300
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Stanly County Virtual Education
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3081
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3081
Grades: 2-12
| 99 students
Rank: #44.
East Albemarle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1813 E Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3500
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3500
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 N 3rd Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3200
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3200
Grades: K-5
| 551 students
Rank: #66.
Albemarle Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Badin Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3400
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Albemarle, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-2614
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Albemarle, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Albemarle, NC include Millingport Elementary School, Endy Elementary School and Stanly County Virtual Education.
How many public elementary schools are located in Albemarle?
6 public elementary schools are located in Albemarle.
What is the racial composition of students in Albemarle?
Albemarle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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