For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,729 students in 28546, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28546, NC are Morton Elementary School, Carolina Forest Elementary School and Jacksonville Commons Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28546 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28546, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28546, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
485 Old 30 Road
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-0930
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-0930
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Carolina Forest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
141 Carolina Forest Boulevard
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-1778
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-1778
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Jacksonville Commons Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Commons Drive South
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-6888
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-6888
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Stateside Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
132 Stateside Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 478-3460
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 478-3460
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Hunters Creek Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-2147
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-2147
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Jacksonville Commons Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Commons Drive North
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 347-1056
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 347-1056
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3450 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-4443
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 353-4443
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28546, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28546, NC include Morton Elementary School, Carolina Forest Elementary School and Jacksonville Commons Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28546?
7 public elementary schools are located in 28546.
What is the racial composition of students in 28546?
28546 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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