For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,921 students in 28216, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28216, NC are Northwest School Of The Arts, Shamrock Gardens Elementary School and Oaklawn Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28216 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28216, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 28216, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,039 students
Rank: #22.
Shamrock Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6440
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Oaklawn Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Grades: K-8
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Island Lake Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7905 Pleasant Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6948
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6948
Grades: PK-8
| 732 students
Rank: #55.
University Park Creative Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Hildebrand St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5178
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5178
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #66.
Hornets Nest Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6110
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #77.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Oakdale Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6076
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6076
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Grades: 3-5
| 864 students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Grades: 6-8
| 946 students
28216, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Oaklawn Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Grades: K-3
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28216, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28216, NC include Northwest School Of The Arts, Shamrock Gardens Elementary School and Oaklawn Language Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28216, NC?
9 public elementary schools are located in 28216, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28216, NC?
28216, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% 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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