For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 6,023 students in 28212, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28212, NC are Idlewild Elementary School, Greenway Park Elementary School and Mcclintock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28212 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28212, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28212, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7101 Idlewild Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6411
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6411
Grades: PK-5
| 869 students
Rank: #22.
Greenway Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-5060
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Mcclintock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Rama Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6425
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6425
Grades: 6-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #44.
Albemarle Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Democracy Drive
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6420
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6420
Grades: 6-8
| 934 students
Rank: #55.
Charlotte East Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6108 Wilora Lake Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-0380
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-0380
Grades: K-8
| 625 students
Rank: #66.
Albemarle Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7800 Riding Trail Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6414
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6414
Grades: K-5
| 719 students
Rank: #77.
Piney Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Eaglewind Dr
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6470
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6470
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
5932 Farm Pond Lane
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6270
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6270
Grades: PK-4
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
Movement School Eastland
Charter School
5249 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 532-0640
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 532-0640
Grades: K-4
| 502 students
28212, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Entrepreneur High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
5745 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Grades: 9-10
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28212, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28212, NC include Idlewild Elementary School, Greenway Park Elementary School and Mcclintock Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28212?
9 public elementary schools are located in 28212.
What is the racial composition of students in 28212?
28212 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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