For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 506 students in Carrboro, NC.
The top ranked public elementary school in Carrboro, NC is Carrboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carrboro, NC public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carrboro have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carrboro, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carrboro Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Shelton St
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 968-3652
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 968-3652
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Carrboro, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carrboro, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carrboro, NC include Carrboro Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carrboro?
1 public elementary schools are located in Carrboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Carrboro?
Carrboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% 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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