For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,244 students in 28209, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 259 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 28209, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28209, NC are Myers Park High School, Sedgefield Montessori and Sedgefield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28209 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28209, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28209, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Myers Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2400 Colony Rd
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5800
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Sedgefield Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 Hartford Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5830
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5830
Gr: PK-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Sedgefield Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Dorchester Pl
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5840
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5840
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28209, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28209, NC include Myers Park High School, Sedgefield Montessori and Sedgefield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28209?
3 public schools are located in 28209.
What percentage of students in 28209 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 28209 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28209?
28209 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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