For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,487 students in 28083, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 65 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28083, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28083, NC are Jackson Park Elementary School, Royal Oaks Elementary School and Concord Lake Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28083 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28083, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28083, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Park Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Jackson Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 933-2831
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 933-2831
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 Dakota Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 260-6310
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 260-6310
Grades: K-8
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
Concord Lake Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Concord Lake Road
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Grades: K-8
| 708 students
Rank: #44.
A L Brown High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-6125
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-6125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,776 students
Rank: #55.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Forest Park Drive
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-8121
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-8121
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #66.
Gw Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 East C St
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
28083, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
525 East C Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Grades: 5-6
| 821 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28083, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28083, NC include Jackson Park Elementary School, Royal Oaks Elementary School and Concord Lake Steam Academy.
How many public schools are located in 28083?
6 public schools are located in 28083.
What percentage of students in 28083 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28083 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28083?
28083 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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