For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,345 students in 28403, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28403, NC are Roland-grise Middle School, Winter Park Model Elementary School and Edwin A Alderman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28403 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28403, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28403, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roland-grise Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4412 Lake Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2136
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2136
Gr: 6-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Winter Park Model Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 S Macmillan Ave
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2159
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2159
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Edwin A Alderman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2025 Independence Blvd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2031
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2031
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Wilmington Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
134 Cinema Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-6776
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 799-6776
Gr: K-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Oriole Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2058
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 350-2058
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Forest Hills Global Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 Colonial Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 251-6190
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 251-6190
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28403, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28403, NC include Roland-grise Middle School, Winter Park Model Elementary School and Edwin A Alderman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28403?
6 public elementary schools are located in 28403.
What is the racial composition of students in 28403?
28403 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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