For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 292 students in 27885, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary school in 27885, NC is Mattamuskeet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 27885 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27885, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27885, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mattamuskeet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Juniper Bay Road
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Gr: PK-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
27885, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20392 Us 264
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0221
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
20400 Us 264
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0015
Swanquarter, NC 27885
(252) 926-0015
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 27885, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 27885, NC include Mattamuskeet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27885?
1 public elementary schools are located in 27885.
What is the racial composition of students in 27885?
27885 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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