For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 415 students in Pinnacle, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pinnacle, NC are Shoals Elementary School and Pinnacle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinnacle, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pinnacle have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Pinnacle, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1800 Shoals Road
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 325-2518
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 325-2518
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Pinnacle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Surry Line Rd
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 368-2990
Pinnacle, NC 27043
(336) 368-2990
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pinnacle, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pinnacle, NC include Shoals Elementary School and Pinnacle Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pinnacle?
2 public elementary schools are located in Pinnacle.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinnacle?
Pinnacle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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