For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,865 students in 28214, NC.
The top ranked public schools in 28214, NC are Jackson Day School, East Voyager Academy Of Charlotte and Coulwood Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28214 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28214, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28214, NC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Day School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1209 Little Rock Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 391-5516
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 391-5516
Gr: K-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
East Voyager Academy Of Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7429 Tuckaseegee Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 412-6988
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 412-6988
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Coulwood Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Kentberry Dr
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6090
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Whitewater Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11600 White Rapids Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-0003
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-0003
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
West Mecklenburg High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Tuckaseegee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6080
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Tuckaseegee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2028 Little Rock Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6055
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6055
Gr: K-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Paw Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Cathey Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6088
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6088
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Whitewater Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10201 Running Rapids Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 344-3400
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 344-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
River Oaks Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Mt Holly-huntersville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 344-1020
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 344-1020
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7020 Tuckaseegee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6070
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6070
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Turning Point Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Moores Chapel Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-5231
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-5231
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
28214, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8701 Moores Chapel
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6085
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6085
Gr: K-5
Studentfirst Academy Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
7020 Tuckaseegee Road
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 394-8749
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 394-8749
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28214, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28214, NC include Jackson Day School, East Voyager Academy Of Charlotte and Coulwood Stem Academy.
How many public schools are located in 28214?
11 public schools are located in 28214.
What is the racial composition of students in 28214?
28214 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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