For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,267 students in 28262, NC (there are 3 private schools, serving 198 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 28262, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28262, NC are Char Eng Early College-uncc, Charlotte Teacher Early College and Bradford Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28262 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28262, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28262, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Char Eng Early College-uncc
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9000 Robert Snyder Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Grades: 9-13
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Charlotte Teacher Early College
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Robert D. Snyder Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Grades: 9-13
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Bradford Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2502 Salome Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Grades: K-12
| 1,534 students
Rank: #44.
Mallard Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9801 Mallard Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-3980
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-3980
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #55.
Tmsa Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9108 Mallard Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 321-7744
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 321-7744
Grades: K-12
| 745 students
Rank: #66.
Gov's Village Stem (Lower)
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7910 Neal Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5268
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5268
Grades: PK-4
| 807 students
Rank: #77.
Gov's Village Stem (Upper)
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7810 Neal Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5775
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5775
Grades: 5-8
| 671 students
Rank: #88.
Julius L. Chambers High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Ibm Dr
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5284
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5284
Grades: 9-12
| 2,316 students
Rank: #99.
Stoney Creek Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14015 Mallard Roost Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 344-1030
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 344-1030
Grades: K-5
| 732 students
Rank: #1010.
University Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-3685
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-3685
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #1111.
James Martin Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6301 University Pointe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5382
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5382
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: n/an/a
Turning Point Middle School
Alternative School
2300 W Sugar Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5681
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5681
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28262, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28262, NC include Char Eng Early College-uncc, Charlotte Teacher Early College and Bradford Preparatory School.
How many public schools are located in 28262?
12 public schools are located in 28262.
What percentage of students in 28262 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 28262 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28262?
28262 public schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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