For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,631 students in 28303, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28303, NC are Vanstory Hills Elementary School, Ponderosa Elementary School and Morganton Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28303 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28303, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28303, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vanstory Hills Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Foxhall Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 483-0809
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 483-0809
Grades: 2-5
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Bonanza Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0148
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0148
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Morganton Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 Bonanza Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 867-4137
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 867-4137
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Westover Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 Bonanza Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0813
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-0813
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #55.
Benjamin J Martin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 N Reilly Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-4843
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-4843
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
28303, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1429 Skibo Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-5438
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 864-5438
Grades: K-5
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28303, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28303, NC include Vanstory Hills Elementary School, Ponderosa Elementary School and Morganton Road Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28303?
5 public elementary schools are located in 28303.
What is the racial composition of students in 28303?
28303 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% 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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