For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 13,366 students in 28277, NC (there are 14 private schools, serving 1,573 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 28277, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28277, NC are Providence Spring Elementary School, Ardrey Kell High School and Polo Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28277 have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28277, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28277, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Providence Spring Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10045 Providence Church Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6935
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6935
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Ardrey Kell High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10220 Ardrey Kell Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0860
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0860
Grades: 9-12
| 3,605 students
Rank: #33.
Polo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11830 Tom Short Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0749
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0749
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
Hawk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9201 Bryant Farms Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5927
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5927
Grades: PK-5
| 801 students
Rank: #55.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Grades: 6-8
| 1,330 students
Rank: #66.
Rea Farms Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11532 Golf Links Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0723
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0723
Grades: K-8
| 1,105 students
Rank: #77.
Elon Park Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11425 Ardrey Kell Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-1440
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-1440
Grades: K-5
| 822 students
Rank: #88.
Community House Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9500 Community House Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0689
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0689
Grades: 6-8
| 1,412 students
Rank: #99.
Ballantyne Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15425 Scholastic Dr
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0413
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0413
Grades: K-5
| 989 students
Rank: #1010.
South Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8040 Strawberry Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3670
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3670
Grades: 6-8
| 821 students
Rank: #1111.
Endhaven Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6815 Endhaven Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5436
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5436
Grades: PK-5
| 756 students
Rank: #1212.
Mcalpine Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9100 Carswell Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3750
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3750
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: n/an/a
4004 Toringdon Way
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6270
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
11000 Beau Riley Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6270
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
28277, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8310 Mcalpine Park Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28277
(513) 967-5280
Charlotte, NC 28277
(513) 967-5280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28277, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28277, NC include Providence Spring Elementary School, Ardrey Kell High School and Polo Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28277?
14 public schools are located in 28277.
What percentage of students in 28277 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 28277 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28277?
28277 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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