For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,830 students in 28681, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28681, NC are Taylorsville Elementary School, West Alexander Middle School and Bethlehem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28681 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28681, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28681, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylorsville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 7th Street Sw
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-3072
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-3072
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
West Alexander Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Bulldog Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-4611
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-4611
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7900 Nc Hwy 127
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-8198
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-8198
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 Ellendale Park Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-4866
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-4866
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Sugar Loaf Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 Nc Hwy 16n
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2192
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2192
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Wittenburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
28681, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Gr: 4-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
928 Nc Hwy 16 South
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-1141
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-1141
Gr: 6-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28681, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28681, NC include Taylorsville Elementary School, West Alexander Middle School and Bethlehem Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28681?
6 public elementary schools are located in 28681.
What is the racial composition of students in 28681?
28681 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).