For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,818 students in 28208, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28208, NC are Charles H. Parker Academic Center, Invest Collegiate Transform and Allenbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28208 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28208, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 28208, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles H. Parker Academic Center
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1546 Walton Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5533
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5533
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Invest Collegiate Transform
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2045 Suttle Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 370-4000
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 370-4000
Grades: K-11
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Allenbrook Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Allenbrook Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6004
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6004
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Movement Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2701-b Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 585-1356
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 585-1356
Grades: K-6
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Reid Park Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4108 W Tyvola Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5035
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5035
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #66.
Westerly Hills Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4420 Denver Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6021
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6021
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
Thomasboro Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
538 Bradford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Grades: K-8
| 584 students
Rank: #88.
Renaissance West Steam Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3241 New Renaissance Way
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-0049
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-0049
Grades: PK-8
| 674 students
Rank: #99.
Ashley Park Prek-8 School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Belfast Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6018
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6018
Grades: PK-8
| 365 students
Rank: #1010.
Bruns Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 S. Bruns Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5495
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5495
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: n/an/a
Movement School Eastland
Charter School
5249 Central Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 981-1407
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 981-1407
Grades: K-2
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
2414 Lester Street
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-0733
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-0733
Grades: K-3
| 117 students
28208, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kennedy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
100 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 688-2939
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 688-2939
Grades: K-12
| 346 students
1901 Herbert Spaugh Ln
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6025
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6025
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
538 Bradford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28208, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28208, NC include Charles H. Parker Academic Center, Invest Collegiate Transform and Allenbrook Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28208, NC?
12 public elementary schools are located in 28208, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28208, NC?
28208, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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