For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,344 students in 28278, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 266 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 28278, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28278, NC are Palisades Park Elementary School, Winget Park Elementary School and Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28278 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28278, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28278, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palisades Park Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15321 York Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-9895
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-9895
Grades: K-5
| 821 students
Rank: #22.
Winget Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12235 Winget Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-1063
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-1063
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5203 Shopton Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 288-4811
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 288-4811
Grades: K-8
| 769 students
Rank: #44.
Berewick Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Dixie River Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 344-1010
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 344-1010
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #55.
Berryhill School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10501 Windy Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-6100
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-6100
Grades: PK-8
| 427 students
Rank: n/an/a
14947 York Road
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-3000
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28278, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28278, NC include Palisades Park Elementary School, Winget Park Elementary School and Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy.
How many public schools are located in 28278, NC?
6 public schools are located in 28278, NC.
What percentage of students in 28278, NC go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 28278, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28278, NC?
28278, NC public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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