For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,626 students in 28217, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 241 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28217, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28217, NC are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School and South Academy Of International Languages. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28217 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28217, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28217, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Gr: K-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7030 Nations Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Gr: 5-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
South Academy Of International Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5815
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5815
Gr: K-8 | 1,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Shopton Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 243-5580
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 243-5580
Gr: K-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Nations Ford Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7050 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5838
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5838
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Elbert Edwin Waddell High School
Vocational School
7030 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-2142
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Movement School Southwest
Charter School
150 Osprey Point Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 420-7980
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 420-7980
Gr: K-3 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28217, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28217, NC include Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School and South Academy Of International Languages.
How many public schools are located in 28217?
7 public schools are located in 28217.
What percentage of students in 28217 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 28217 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28217?
28217 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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