For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,616 students in 28214, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28214, NC are Jackson Day School, East Voyager Academy Of Charlotte and Coulwood Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28214 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28214, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28214, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Day School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1209 Little Rock Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 391-5516
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 391-5516
Gr: K-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
East Voyager Academy Of Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7429 Tuckaseegee Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 412-6988
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 412-6988
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Coulwood Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Kentberry Dr
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6090
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Whitewater Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11600 White Rapids Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-0003
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-0003
Gr: PK-5 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Tuckaseegee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2028 Little Rock Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6055
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6055
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Paw Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Cathey Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6088
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6088
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Whitewater Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10201 Running Rapids Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 344-3400
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 344-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
River Oaks Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Mt Holly-huntersville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 344-1020
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 344-1020
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Wilson Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7020 Tuckaseegee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6070
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6070
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28214, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28214, NC include Jackson Day School, East Voyager Academy Of Charlotte and Coulwood Stem Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28214?
9 public elementary schools are located in 28214.
What is the racial composition of students in 28214?
28214 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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