For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,484 students in 27344, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27344, NC are Chatham Charter, Silk Hope School and One Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27344 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27344, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27344, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Hamp Stone Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4550
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4550
Gr: K-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Silk Hope School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7945 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-3911
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-3911
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
One Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-5899
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Siler City Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
671 Ellington Road
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-2032
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-2032
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2025 South 2nd Avenue Ext
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-2414
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 663-2414
Gr: 6-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Virginia Cross Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
234 Cross School Road
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4279
Siler City, NC 27344
(919) 742-4279
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27344, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27344, NC include Chatham Charter, Silk Hope School and One Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27344?
6 public elementary schools are located in 27344.
What is the racial composition of students in 27344?
27344 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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