Oak Ridge Elementary

Oak Ridge Elementary serves 688 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the affluent Oak Ridge community of Guilford County. With 44 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, earning an impressive 8.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #110 out of 2,661 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 96th percentile.

Students consistently excel in core subjects, with 92% achieving proficiency or above in mathematics and 82% meeting or exceeding standards in English language arts and reading across all grade levels. Oak Ridge Elementary draws families from a well-educated community where 51% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding 27310 zip code area reflects strong economic stability, with a median household income of $154,750 and median home values around $470,000.

The community maintains a low poverty rate of just 3.4%, contributing to a supportive environment for student learning. The school is situated in a rural setting near the town of Oak Ridge, offering students the benefits of a close-knit community atmosphere while maintaining access to quality educational resources and strong family support systems.

Located in a rural area, Oak Ridge Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.