For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 690 students in 27983, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27983, NC are Windsor Elementary School and Bertie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27983 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27983, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27983, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Cooper Hill Road
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5221
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-5221
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Bertie Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
652 Us Hwy 13 North
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2143
Windsor, NC 27983
(252) 794-2143
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27983, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27983, NC include Windsor Elementary School and Bertie Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27983?
2 public elementary schools are located in 27983.
What is the racial composition of students in 27983?
27983 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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