For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,468 students in 28012, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28012, NC are Belmont Central Elementary School, North Belmont Elementary School and Belmont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28012 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28012, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28012, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belmont Central Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Eagle Road
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9137
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9137
Gr: 2-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
North Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 School Street
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9135
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9135
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Belmont Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 South Point Road
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9611
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9611
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Catawba Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Ivey Street
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9119
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9119
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
215 Ewing Drive
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9116
Belmont, NC 28012
(704) 836-9116
Gr: PK-1 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28012, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28012, NC include Belmont Central Elementary School, North Belmont Elementary School and Belmont Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28012?
5 public elementary schools are located in 28012.
What is the racial composition of students in 28012?
28012 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% 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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