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Best Elementary Schools in FAYETTEVILLE, NC
2026 List

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We collect the data from government agencies and also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others.. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Best Elementary Schools in FAYETTEVILLE, NC
(2026 List)

Moonpreneur’s rating is based primarily on the STEM performance of the School using the Math Score of the School. We also take into account the Student teacher ratio, the review and rating by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Cumberland County Schools (CCS)—the fourth-largest school system in North Carolina—serves over 5,000 elementary students across 53 Fayetteville-area campuses in 2024–25, with a 15:1 student–teacher ratio and ~74% minority enrollment. Elementary proficiency averages 41% in math and 48% in reading, trailing state averages of 51% and 50%. Despite these challenges, CCS celebrated the removal of 17 schools from North Carolina’s low-performing list in fall 2024, showcasing accelerating recovery during COVID-era setbacks.Top-performing schools such as Cumberland International Early College and Cross Creek Early College demonstrate that excellence is achievable within the district. CCS invests heavily in literacy coaching, equity-focused reforms, and school-level success models to elevate academic outcomes. With improvement underway, Fayetteville is investing in resilient.You can explore the best elementary schools in North Carolina here. Read more