For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,522 students in 28216, NC (there are 5 private schools, serving 373 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 28216, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28216, NC are Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School, Northwest School Of The Arts and Oaklawn Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28216 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28216, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28216, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Grades: 4-12
| 1,347 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #33.
Oaklawn Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Grades: K-8
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Island Lake Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7905 Pleasant Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6948
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6948
Grades: PK-8
| 775 students
Rank: #55.
West Charlotte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2219 Senior Dr
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6060
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,538 students
Rank: #66.
Oakdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Oakdale Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6076
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6076
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #77.
Hornets Nest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6110
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #88.
University Park Creative Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Hildebrand St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5178
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5178
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
Movement School Northwest
Charter School
8015 Bellhaven Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 272-4327
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 272-4327
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
28216, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Grades: 3-5
| 864 students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Grades: 6-8
| 946 students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Oaklawn Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Grades: K-3
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28216, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28216, NC include Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School, Northwest School Of The Arts and Oaklawn Language Academy.
How many public schools are located in 28216?
9 public schools are located in 28216.
What percentage of students in 28216 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 28216 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28216?
28216 public schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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