For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,072 students in 28205, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 29 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 28205, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28205, NC are Highland Mill Montessori, Chantilly Montessori and Military And Global Leadership. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28205 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28205, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28205, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Mill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3201 Clemson Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-5525
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-5525
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Chantilly Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Briar Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-0692
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-0692
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Military And Global Leadership
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1411 Hawthorne Lane Ste A
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Academy Of Health Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1411 Hawthorne Ln
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6011
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #55.
Shamrock Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 Country Club Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6440
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #66.
Villa Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Everett Place
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3666
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3666
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Rank: #77.
Windsor Park Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3910 Sudbury Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6405
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6405
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #88.
Oakhurst Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4511 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6482
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6482
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #99.
Garinger High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6450
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,803 students
Rank: #1010.
Billingsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 Skyland Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-5520
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-5520
Grades: K-2
| 392 students
Rank: #1111.
Merry Oaks International Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3508 Draper Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6422
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6422
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #1212.
Winterfield Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Winterfield Pl
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6400
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1313.
Eastway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Norland Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6410
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6410
Grades: 6-8
| 805 students
Rank: #1414.
Commonwealth High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5112 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 899-4998
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 899-4998
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
28205, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Briar Creek Rd., Dd400
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 355-2077
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 355-2077
Grades: 6-12
| 262 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1092
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1092
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1093
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1093
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1473
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1473
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Midwood High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1817 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3697
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3697
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28205, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28205, NC include Highland Mill Montessori, Chantilly Montessori and Military And Global Leadership.
How many public schools are located in 28205?
14 public schools are located in 28205.
What percentage of students in 28205 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 28205 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28205?
28205 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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