For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,945 students in 27215, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27215, NC are Marvin B Smith Elementary School, Edwin M Holt Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27215 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27215, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27215, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marvin B Smith Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2235 Delaney Drive
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6140
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6140
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Edwin M Holt Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4751 S Nc 62
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6420
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6420
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3720 Bonnar Bridge Parkway
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 538-8700
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 538-8700
Gr: K-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Turrentine Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1710 Edgewood Avenue
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6150
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6150
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Grove Park Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Trail One
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6115
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6115
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1714 W Davis Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6120
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6120
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Harvey R Newlin Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
316 Carden Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6125
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6125
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27215, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27215, NC include Marvin B Smith Elementary School, Edwin M Holt Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27215?
7 public elementary schools are located in 27215.
What is the racial composition of students in 27215?
27215 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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