For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 623 students in Ellerbe, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ellerbe, NC are Mineral Springs Elementary School and Ellerbe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellerbe, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ellerbe have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ellerbe, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mineral Springs Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1426 Green Lake Rd
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7915
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7915
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Ellerbe Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
128 W Ballard Street
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7925
Ellerbe, NC 28338
(910) 582-7925
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ellerbe, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ellerbe, NC include Mineral Springs Elementary School and Ellerbe Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ellerbe?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ellerbe.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellerbe?
Ellerbe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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