For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,735 students in 28270, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 3,150 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 28270, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28270, NC are Providence High School, Telra Institute and Mckee Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28270 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28270, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28270, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Providence High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1800 Pineville-matthews Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-5390
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-5390
Grades: 9-12
| 2,126 students
Rank: #22.
Telra Institute
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4150 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 727-2530
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 727-2530
Grades: K-8
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
Mckee Road Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4101 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-3970
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-3970
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Lansdowne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Prett Ct
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-6733
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-6733
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: n/an/a
Telra Institute Rca
Charter School
4150 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 727-2530
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 727-2530
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28270, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28270, NC include Providence High School, Telra Institute and Mckee Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28270?
5 public schools are located in 28270.
What percentage of students in 28270 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 28270 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28270?
28270 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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