For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 966 students in 28387, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28387, NC are Mcdeeds Creek Elementary School and Moore Montessori Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28387 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28387, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28387, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2953 Camp Easter Rd
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 722-4248
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 722-4248
Gr: K-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Moore Montessori Community School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
255 S. May Street
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 636-1325
Southern Pines, NC 28387
(910) 636-1325
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28387, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28387, NC include Mcdeeds Creek Elementary School and Moore Montessori Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28387?
2 public elementary schools are located in 28387.
What is the racial composition of students in 28387?
28387 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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