For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,616 students in 28056, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28056, NC are New Hope Elementary School, W A Bess Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28056 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28056, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28056, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
137 Stowe Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 836-9112
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 836-9112
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
W A Bess Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4340 Beaty Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 866-6075
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 866-6075
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3122 S Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 866-6607
Gastonia, NC 28056
(704) 866-6607
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28056, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28056, NC include New Hope Elementary School, W A Bess Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28056?
3 public elementary schools are located in 28056.
What is the racial composition of students in 28056?
28056 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).