For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,616 students in 28208, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 51 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28208, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28208, NC are Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology, Charles H. Parker Academic Center and Allenbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28208 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28208, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28208, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1430 Alleghany St
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5992
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5992
Grades: 9-12
| 1,552 students
Rank: #22.
Charles H. Parker Academic Center
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1546 Walton Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5533
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5533
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Allenbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1430 Allenbrook Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6004
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6004
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Movement Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2701-b Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 585-1356
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 585-1356
Grades: K-7
| 640 students
Rank: #55.
Invest Collegiate Transform
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2045 Suttle Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 370-4000
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 370-4000
Grades: K-12
| 324 students
Rank: #66.
Harding University High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Alleghany St
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6007
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6007
Grades: 9-12
| 1,305 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Reid Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4108 W Tyvola Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5035
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5035
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Westerly Hills Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4420 Denver Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6021
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6021
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #99.
Thomasboro Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
538 Bradford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Grades: K-8
| 551 students
Rank: #1010.
Stewart Creek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701-f Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 755-5112
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 755-5112
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #1111.
Niner University Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2414 Lester Street
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-0733
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-0733
Grades: K-4
| 136 students
Rank: #1212.
Ashley Park Prek-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Belfast Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6018
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6018
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
Rank: #1313.
Renaissance West Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3241 New Renaissance Way
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-0049
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-0049
Grades: PK-8
| 705 students
Rank: #1414.
Bruns Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 S. Bruns Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5495
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5495
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
28208, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kennedy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 688-2939
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 688-2939
Grades: K-12
| 346 students
1901 Herbert Spaugh Ln
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6025
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6025
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
538 Bradford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28208, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28208, NC include Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology, Charles H. Parker Academic Center and Allenbrook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28208?
14 public schools are located in 28208.
What percentage of students in 28208 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28208 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28208?
28208 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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