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Best Montgomery County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,701 students in Montgomery County, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, NC are East Middle School, Star Elementary School and Green Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Montgomery County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
East Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Merlin's Maze
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-3278
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 S Main Street
Star, NC 27356
(910) 428-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Green Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Mccaskill Rd
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 428-4196
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Mount Gilead Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 School Street
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 439-5411
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
West Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Nc Hwy 109s
Mount Gilead, NC 27306
(910) 572-9378
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Candor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
414 S Main
Candor, NC 27229
(910) 974-4582
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Page Street Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
897 Page Street
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-1307
Gr: 3-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Montgomery Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
310 S Main
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 572-1161
Gr: 6-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Tillery Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Academy Street
Biscoe, NC 27209
(910) 828-4143
Gr: K-7 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Troy Elementary School
310 N Russell St
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 576-3651
Gr: PK-2 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, NC include East Middle School, Star Elementary School and Green Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% 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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