Tiller School

Tiller School serves 201 students in kindergarten through fifth grade as a public charter elementary school in Beaufort, North Carolina. With 17 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an impressive student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranking #481 out of 2,661 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 82nd percentile among North Carolina schools.

Students show solid achievement across core subjects, with 69% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, and 68% reaching proficiency in mathematics. Located on Live Oak Street in the coastal town of Beaufort, Tiller School serves a community where the median household income is $52,556 and median home values reach $258,800. The surrounding ZIP code area has a population of 10,610 residents, with 24% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 10.8%.

As a charter school, Tiller operates with increased autonomy while serving families in this historic waterfront community along North Carolina's Crystal Coast.

Tiller School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.