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Best 28205 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,602 students in 28205, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28205, NC are Highland Mill Montessori, Chantilly Montessori and Shamrock Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28205 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28205, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28205, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Mill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3201 Clemson Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-5525
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Chantilly Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Briar Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-0692
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Shamrock Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3301 Country Club Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6440
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Villa Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Everett Place
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3666
Gr: K-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Windsor Park Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3910 Sudbury Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6405
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Oakhurst Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4511 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6482
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Billingsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Skyland Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-5520
Gr: K-2 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Merry Oaks International Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3508 Draper Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6422
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Winterfield Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Winterfield Pl
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Eastway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Norland Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6410
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28205, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28205, NC include Highland Mill Montessori, Chantilly Montessori and Shamrock Gardens Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28205?
10 public elementary schools are located in 28205.
What is the racial composition of students in 28205?
28205 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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