For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,642 students in 28227, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28227, NC are Bain Elementary School, Queen's Grant Community School and Clear Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28227 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28227, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28227, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bain Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11540 Bain School Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6915
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6915
Gr: PK-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Queen's Grant Community School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6400 Matthews Mint Hill Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Gr: K-12 | 1,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13501 Albemarle Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6922
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6922
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Lebanon Road Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Lebanon Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-3640
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Northeast Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5960 Brickstone Dr
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6920
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6920
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28227, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28227, NC include Bain Elementary School, Queen's Grant Community School and Clear Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28227?
5 public elementary schools are located in 28227.
What is the racial composition of students in 28227?
28227 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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