For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,824 students in 27282, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27282, NC are Millis Road Elementary School, Jamestown Elementary School and Jamestown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27282 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27282, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27282, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Millis Road Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4310 Millis Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2125
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2125
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Potter Drive
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2110
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2110
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Jamestown Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Haynes Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2100
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 819-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
College Prep And Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Furniture Avenue
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 884-0131
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 884-0131
Gr: K-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1
Rank: #55.
Haynes Inman Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Haynes Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27282, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27282, NC include Millis Road Elementary School, Jamestown Elementary School and Jamestown Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27282?
5 public elementary schools are located in 27282.
What is the racial composition of students in 27282?
27282 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% 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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