For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,222 students in 28273, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 28273, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28273, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Classical 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
Gr: K-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Olympic High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite A
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3800
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
River Gate Elementary 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
Gr: K-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Lake Wylie Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Southwest Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Steele Creek Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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?
100% of all K-12 students in 28273 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28273?
28273 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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