For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,044 students in Manteo, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Manteo, NC are Manteo Middle School and Manteo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manteo, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Manteo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Manteo, NC (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manteo Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 N Hwy 64
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-5549
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-5549
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Manteo Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 N Hwy 64/264
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-2742
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 473-2742
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Manteo, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Manteo, NC include Manteo Middle School and Manteo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Manteo?
2 public elementary schools are located in Manteo.
What is the racial composition of students in Manteo?
Manteo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% 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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