Top 10 Best 28216 North Carolina Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,169 students in 28216, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 346 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 28216, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28216, NC are Char-meck Virtual High School, Northwest School Of The Arts and Shamrock Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28216 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28216, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 28216, NC Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Char-meck Virtual High School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 54% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,039 students
Rank: #33.
Shamrock Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 38% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Oaklawn Language Academy
Magnet School
Math: 37% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Grades: K-8
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
West Charlotte High School
Magnet School
Math: 33% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2219 Senior Dr
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,453 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain Island Lake Academy
Magnet School
Math: 23% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7905 Pleasant Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6948
Grades: PK-8
| 732 students
Rank: #77.
University Park Creative Arts
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Hildebrand St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5178
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #88.
Hornets Nest Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #99.
Oakdale Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 Oakdale Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6076
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Grades: 3-5
| 864 students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Grades: 6-8
| 946 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28216 North Carolina

28216, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Grades: K-3
| 296 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 28216, NC?
How many public schools are located in 28216, NC?
11 public schools are located in 28216, NC.
What percentage of students in 28216, NC go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 28216, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28216, NC?
28216, NC public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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