For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,069 students in 28203, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28203, NC are Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus, Dilworth Elementary School and Marie G Davis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28203 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28203, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28203, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 E. Park Ave
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-2240
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-2240
Gr: 3-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Dilworth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 E. Park Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-5826
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-5826
Gr: PK-2 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Marie G Davis School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3351 Griffith St
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-0006
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-0006
Gr: K-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
28203, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3343 W Griffith St
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-5832
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-5832
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28203, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28203, NC include Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus, Dilworth Elementary School and Marie G Davis School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28203?
3 public elementary schools are located in 28203.
What is the racial composition of students in 28203?
28203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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