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
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 3,605 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,330 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
Gr: K-8 | 1,105 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: K-5 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,412 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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
Gr: K-5 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
28277, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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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