For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,869 students in 28213, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28213, NC are Vaughan Academy Of Technology, United Community School and Hidden Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28213 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28213, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28213, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vaughan Academy Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8601 Old Concord Rd
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0030
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0030
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
United Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Suther Road
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 819-0555
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 819-0555
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Snow White Ln
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-6810
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-6810
Grades: PK-5
| 828 students
Rank: #44.
Newell Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Rocky River Road West
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-6820
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-6820
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King Jr Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bilmark Ave
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0698
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0698
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
28213, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5500 N Tryon Steet
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 597-5100
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 597-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Uproar Leadership Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
5500 North Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 299-0080
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 299-0080
Grades: 5-12
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28213, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28213, NC include Vaughan Academy Of Technology, United Community School and Hidden Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28213?
5 public elementary schools are located in 28213.
What is the racial composition of students in 28213?
28213 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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