For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 421 students in 28609, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28609, NC are Catawba Elementary School and Catawba Rosenwald Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28609 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28609, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28609, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Catawba Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5415 Hudson Chapel Road
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-3131
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-3131
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 6th Ave Sw
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Gr: K-12
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What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28609, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28609, NC include Catawba Elementary School and Catawba Rosenwald Education Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28609?
2 public elementary schools are located in 28609.
What is the racial composition of students in 28609?
28609 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).