Tiller School

Tiller School is the sole elementary public charter school located in Beaufort, North Carolina. This standout institution serves students from grades K-5 and has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking 23 out of 242 school districts in the state and earning a 5-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tiller School's test scores consistently exceed the state averages in mathematics, reading, and science for grades 3-5. In the 2024-2025 school year, 75% of 3rd graders, 63.3% of 4th graders, and 66.7% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 64.1%, 58.9%, and 59.3%, respectively. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has improved significantly, moving from 576 out of 1,502 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 290 out of 1,490 in 2024-2025, indicating its growing competitiveness within the state.

With a student-teacher ratio of 11.4, Tiller School offers a relatively small class size, which may contribute to its academic success. While the specific free/reduced lunch rate is not provided, this information could offer further insights into the school's student demographics and the factors influencing its outstanding performance within the Tiller School district.