For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 633 students in 28203, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28203, NC are Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28203, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 and Marie G Davis School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28203?
2 public elementary schools are located in 28203.
What is the racial composition of students in 28203?
28203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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