For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,184 students in 28215, NC (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,728 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 28215, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28215, NC are Lawrence Orr Elementary School, Briarwood Academy and Reedy Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28215 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28215, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28215, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Orr Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4835 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-9919
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-9919
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Briarwood Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Wilann Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6475
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6475
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #33.
Reedy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10801 Plaza Rd Ext
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6480
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6480
Grades: PK-5
| 881 students
Rank: #44.
Northridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7601 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5015
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5015
Grades: 6-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #55.
American Leadership Academy Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Robinson Church Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 237-0371
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 237-0371
Grades: K-6
| 132 students
Rank: #66.
Joseph W Grier Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8330 Grier Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5671
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5671
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #77.
J. H. Gunn Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Harrisburg Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6477
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6477
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #88.
Devonshire Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Barrington Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6445
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6445
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #99.
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Starhaven Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6460
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6460
Grades: 6-12
| 851 students
Rank: #1010.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6709 Pence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6464
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6464
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
931 Wilann Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 537-2044
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 537-2044
Grades: K-8
| 932 students
Rank: n/an/a
7515 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6270
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6270
Grades: PK-4
| 542 students
28215, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eastside Stream Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8000 Robinson Church Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 272-8308
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 272-8308
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28215, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28215, NC include Lawrence Orr Elementary School, Briarwood Academy and Reedy Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28215?
12 public schools are located in 28215.
What percentage of students in 28215 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 28215 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28215?
28215 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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