Best Fairfield Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 451 students in the neighborhood of Fairfield Park, Wilmington, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Fairfield Park is Dr John Codington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairfield Park, Wilmington, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fairfield Park, Wilmington, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr John Codington Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4321 Carolina Beach Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
(910) 790-2236
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairfield Park, Wilmington, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairfield Park, Wilmington, NC include Dr John Codington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairfield Park, Wilmington?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairfield Park, Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairfield Park, Wilmington?
the neighborhood of Fairfield Park, Wilmington public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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