For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 11,077 students in 28110, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 738 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28110, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28110, NC are Union County Early College, Wesley Chapel Elementary School and Piedmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28110 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28110, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28110, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union County Early College
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4209a Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1565
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1565
Grades: 9-13
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Wesley Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 Potter Rd S
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3081
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3081
Grades: K-5
| 767 students
Rank: #33.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3006 Sikes Mill Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3170
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3170
Grades: 9-12
| 1,304 students
Rank: #44.
Union Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 North Ml King Jr Blvd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 238-8883
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 238-8883
Grades: K-12
| 2,193 students
Rank: #55.
Unionville Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4511 Unionville Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3055
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3055
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #66.
Shiloh Valley Primary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 Rogers Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1559
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1559
Grades: PK-2
| 622 students
Rank: #77.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Clontz Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6332
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6332
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
Sun Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5211 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3020
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
Rank: #99.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2816 Sikes Mill Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6350
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 991 students
Rank: #1010.
Rocky River Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N. Rocky River Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1523
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1523
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #1111.
Sardis Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4416 Sardis Church Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3145
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3145
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1212.
Shiloh Valley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5210 Rogers Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3035
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3035
Grades: 3-5
| 545 students
Rank: #1313.
Apprentice Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2505 Weddington Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
(980) 313-8610
Monroe, NC 28110
(980) 313-8610
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
Rank: #1414.
Benton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Concord Ave
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3100
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1515.
Monroe Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(980) 210-3627
Monroe, NC 28110
(980) 210-3627
Grades: K-6
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ala Monroe
Charter School
2505 Weddington Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(919) 807-3300
Monroe, NC 28110
(919) 807-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28110, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28110, NC include Union County Early College, Wesley Chapel Elementary School and Piedmont High School.
How many public schools are located in 28110?
16 public schools are located in 28110.
What percentage of students in 28110 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 28110 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28110?
28110 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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