For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,739 students in 28273, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28273, NC are Unity Classical Charter School, River Gate Elementary School and Lake Wylie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28273 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28273, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 28273, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14613 Steele Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 504-8460
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 504-8460
Gr: K-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
River Gate Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15340 Smith Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 344-1000
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 344-1000
Gr: K-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Lake Wylie Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13620 Erwin Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3680
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Gallant Ln
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5540
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5540
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13624 Steele Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5006
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5006
Gr: 6-8 | 1,205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
South Pine Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2541 Sandy Porter Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-0765
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-0765
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Steele Creek Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Gallant Ln
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3810
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3810
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
28273, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite E
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1110
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite D
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1107
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1107
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1104
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1104
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1101
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1101
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1113
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1113
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28273, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28273, NC include Unity Classical Charter School, River Gate Elementary School and Lake Wylie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28273?
7 public elementary schools are located in 28273.
What is the racial composition of students in 28273?
28273 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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