For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,424 students in 28112, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28112, NC are Rock Rest Elementary School, Prospect Elementary School and Parkwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28112 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28112, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28112, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Rest Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
814 Old Pageland-monroe Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1513
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1513
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3005 Ruben Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0636
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0636
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Parkwood Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3219 Parkwood School Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0655
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-0655
Gr: 6-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Sunset Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3120
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3120
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Walter Bickett Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
830 South Ml King Blvd
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 238-8704
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 238-8704
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
515 Elizabeth Ave
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3110
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 296-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Wolfe School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
722 Brewer Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Gr: 6-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28112, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28112, NC include Rock Rest Elementary School, Prospect Elementary School and Parkwood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28112?
7 public elementary schools are located in 28112.
What is the racial composition of students in 28112?
28112 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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