For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 855 students in Wilkesboro, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilkesboro, NC are Wilkesboro Elementary School and West Wilkes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkesboro, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilkesboro have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wilkesboro, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilkesboro Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1248 School St
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-4261
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 838-4261
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
West Wilkes Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1677 North Nc Hwy 16
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 651-4381
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336) 651-4381
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilkesboro, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilkesboro, NC include Wilkesboro Elementary School and West Wilkes Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wilkesboro?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wilkesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkesboro?
Wilkesboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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