For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,222 students in 28206, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28206, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28206, NC are Williams Secondary Montessori, Sugar Creek Charter and Walter G. Byers School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28206 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28206, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28206, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams Secondary Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Carmine St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-0040
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-0040
Grades: 7-12
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Sugar Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 N Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 509-5470
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 509-5470
Grades: K-12
| 1,654 students
Rank: #33.
Walter G. Byers School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Hamilton St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-6940
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-6940
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Renaissance Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 W Craighead Rd
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5511
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5511
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #55.
Veritas Community School Cfa
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Grimes Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 677-0101
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 677-0101
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Rank: #66.
Druid Hills Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Lucena Ave
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5515
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5515
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28206, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28206, NC include Williams Secondary Montessori, Sugar Creek Charter and Walter G. Byers School.
How many public schools are located in 28206, NC?
6 public schools are located in 28206, NC.
What percentage of students in 28206, NC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28206, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28206, NC?
28206, NC public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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