For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,091 students in 27295, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27295, NC are Northwest Elementary School, Midway Elementary School and North Davidson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27295 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27295, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27295, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Northwest Elementary Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-0360
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-0360
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 Midway School Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-0064
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-0064
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
North Davidson Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Critcher Drive
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-2331
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Welcome Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Old Hwy 52
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-3361
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 731-3361
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Reeds Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
791 South Nc Hwy 150
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5620
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5620
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Churchland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7571 S Nc Hwy 150
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5690
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5690
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tyro Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Cow Palace Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5760
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Tyro Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2946 Michael Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-7795
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 853-7795
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Davidson Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Biesecker Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 803-7809
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 803-7809
Gr: K-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Pickett Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Biesecker Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-1546
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 242-1546
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27295, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27295, NC include Northwest Elementary School, Midway Elementary School and North Davidson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27295?
10 public elementary schools are located in 27295.
What is the racial composition of students in 27295?
27295 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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