For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,517 students in 28105, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 2,477 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 28105, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28105, NC are Elizabeth Lane Elementary School, Socrates Academy and Butler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28105 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28105, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28105, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Elizabeth Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5700
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5700
Grades: K-5
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Socrates Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Grades: K-11
| 947 students
Rank: #33.
Butler High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Matthews-mint Hill Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6300
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,843 students
Rank: #44.
Crestdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 Sam Newell Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5755
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5755
Grades: 6-8
| 987 students
Rank: #55.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 E Mcdowell St
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-3940
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-3940
Grades: K-5
| 738 students
Rank: #66.
Mint Hill Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11501 Idlewild Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5439
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5439
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: #77.
Crown Point Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3335 Sam Newell Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6535
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6535
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: n/an/a
Honor Prep
Charter School
4421 Stuart Andrew Blvd
Matthews, NC 28105
(919) 807-3300
Matthews, NC 28105
(919) 807-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
11615 Idlewild Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-0926
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-0926
Grades: K-5
| 826 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28105, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28105, NC include Elizabeth Lane Elementary School, Socrates Academy and Butler High School.
How many public schools are located in 28105?
9 public schools are located in 28105.
What percentage of students in 28105 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 28105 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28105?
28105 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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