For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,658 students in 28278, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28278, NC are Palisades Park Elementary School, Winget Park Elementary School and Berewick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28278 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28278, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28278, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palisades Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15321 York Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-9895
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-9895
Gr: K-5 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Winget Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12235 Winget Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-1063
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-1063
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Berewick Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Dixie River Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 344-1010
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 344-1010
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5203 Shopton Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 505-8344
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 505-8344
Gr: K-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Berryhill School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10501 Windy Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-6100
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28278, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28278, NC include Palisades Park Elementary School, Winget Park Elementary School and Berewick Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28278?
5 public elementary schools are located in 28278.
What is the racial composition of students in 28278?
28278 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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