For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,026 students in 28206, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 98% 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 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28206, NC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Gr: K-12 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
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
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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?
5 public schools are located in 28206.
What percentage of students in 28206 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 28206 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28206?
28206 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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