For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,018 students in 28273, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 267 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 28273, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28273, NC are Unity Classical Charter School, Olympic High School and River Gate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28273 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28273, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 28273, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unity Classical Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14613 Steele Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 504-8460
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 504-8460
Grades: K-7
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Olympic High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4301 Sandy Porter Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3800
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,729 students
Rank: #33.
River Gate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15340 Smith Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 344-1000
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 344-1000
Grades: K-5
| 701 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Wylie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13620 Erwin Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3680
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3680
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #55.
Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Gallant Ln
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5540
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5540
Grades: 6-8
| 923 students
Rank: #66.
Southwest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13624 Steele Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5006
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5006
Grades: 6-8
| 1,392 students
Rank: #77.
South Pine Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2541 Sandy Porter Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-0765
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-0765
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #88.
Steele Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Gallant Ln
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3810
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3810
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
28273, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite E
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1110
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 633 students
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite D
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1107
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1107
Grades: 9-12
| 627 students
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1104
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1101
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1101
Grades: 9-12
| 612 students
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1113
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1113
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28273, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28273, NC include Unity Classical Charter School, Olympic High School and River Gate Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28273?
8 public schools are located in 28273.
What percentage of students in 28273 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 28273 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28273?
28273 public schools minority enrollment is 89% 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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