For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 6,504 students in 28262, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28262, NC are Bradford Preparatory School, Mallard Creek Elementary School and Tmsa Charlotte. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28262 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28262, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28262, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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 elementary schools in 28262, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28262, NC include Bradford Preparatory School, Mallard Creek Elementary School and Tmsa Charlotte.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28262?
9 public elementary schools are located in 28262.
What is the racial composition of students in 28262?
28262 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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