For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,967 students in 28104, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28104, NC are Weddington Middle School, Weddington Elementary School and Antioch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28104 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28104, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28104, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weddington Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5903 Deal Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6318
Gr: 6-8 | 1,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Weddington Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6317
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-6317
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3101 Antioch Church Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-3005
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 296-3005
Gr: K-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Stallings Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 Stallings Rd
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 290-1558
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 290-1558
Gr: K-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Union Day School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Tilley Morris Road
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 256-1494
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 256-1494
Gr: K-11 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Matthews Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2332 Mount Harmony Church Rd.
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 339-5449
Matthews, NC 28104
(980) 339-5449
Gr: K-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
28104, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anson Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2132 Greenbrook Pkwy.
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234
Matthews, NC 28104
(704) 236-1234
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28104, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28104, NC include Weddington Middle School, Weddington Elementary School and Antioch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28104?
6 public elementary schools are located in 28104.
What is the racial composition of students in 28104?
28104 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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