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Best 28215 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,286 students in 28215, NC (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,478 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 28215, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28215, NC are Lawrence Orr Elementary School, Briarwood Academy and Reedy Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28215 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28215, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 28215, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Orr Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4835 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-9919
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Briarwood Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Wilann Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6475
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Reedy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10801 Plaza Rd Ext
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6480
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Northridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7601 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5015
Gr: 6-8 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
American Leadership Academy Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Robinson Church Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 595-3012
Gr: K-7 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Joseph W Grier Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8330 Grier Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5671
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
J. H. Gunn Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7400 Harrisburg Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6477
Gr: K-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Devonshire Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Barrington Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6445
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 Starhaven Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6460
Gr: 6-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6709 Pence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6464
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
931 Wilann Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 537-2044
Gr: K-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Grove Park Elementary School
7515 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 28215, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28215, NC include Lawrence Orr Elementary School, Briarwood Academy and Reedy Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28215?
12 public schools are located in 28215.
What percentage of students in 28215 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 28215 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28215?
28215 public schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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