For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,944 students in 28217, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 241 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28217, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28217, NC are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, South Academy Of International Languages and Charlotte Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28217 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28217, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28217, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Grades: K-8
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
South Academy Of International Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5815
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5815
Grades: K-8
| 1,223 students
Rank: #33.
Charlotte Lab School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3325 S Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 464-3830
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 464-3830
Grades: K-11
| 991 students
Rank: #44.
Performance Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7030 Nations Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-1118
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-1118
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #55.
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Shopton Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 243-5580
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 243-5580
Grades: K-8
| 513 students
Rank: #66.
Nations Ford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7050 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5838
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5838
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cte/pace
Vocational School
7030 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-6270
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-6270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Movement School Southwest
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
150 Osprey Point Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 420-7980
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 420-7980
Grades: K-1
| 129 students
28217, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
756 Tyvola Road, Suite 744
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
7030 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-6769
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-6769
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28217, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28217, NC include Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, South Academy Of International Languages and Charlotte Lab School.
How many public schools are located in 28217?
8 public schools are located in 28217.
What percentage of students in 28217 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 28217 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28217?
28217 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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