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Best 28208 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,194 students in 28208, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28208, NC are Charles H. Parker Academic Center, Allenbrook Elementary School and Charlotte Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28208 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28208, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28208, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles H. Parker Academic Center
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1546 Walton Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5533
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Allenbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1430 Allenbrook Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6004
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Charlotte Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2045 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 464-3830
Gr: K-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Movement Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2701-b Freedom Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 585-1356
Gr: K-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Reid Park Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4108 W Tyvola Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5035
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Westerly Hills Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4420 Denver Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6021
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Thomasboro Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
538 Bradford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Gr: K-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Niner University Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2414 Lester Street
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-0733
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Ashley Park Prek-8 School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Belfast Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6018
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Renaissance West Steam Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3241 New Renaissance Way
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-0049
Gr: PK-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Bruns Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S. Bruns Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5495
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28208, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28208, NC include Charles H. Parker Academic Center, Allenbrook Elementary School and Charlotte Lab School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28208?
11 public elementary schools are located in 28208.
What is the racial composition of students in 28208?
28208 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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