For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,749 students in Albemarle, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Albemarle, NC are Millingport Elementary School, Endy Elementary School and Stanly County Virtual Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albemarle, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Albemarle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Albemarle, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Millingport Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24198 Nc Hwy 73 W
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4300
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-4300
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Endy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27670 Betty Rd
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3300
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3300
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Stanly County Virtual Education
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Austin St
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3081
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3081
Gr: 1-12 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
East Albemarle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1813 E Main Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3500
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3500
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 N 3rd Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3200
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3200
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Albemarle Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Badin Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3400
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 961-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Albemarle, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Albemarle, NC include Millingport Elementary School, Endy Elementary School and Stanly County Virtual Education.
How many public elementary schools are located in Albemarle?
6 public elementary schools are located in Albemarle.
What is the racial composition of students in Albemarle?
Albemarle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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