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Best 28262 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,268 students in 28262, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 179 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 28262, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28262, NC are Char Eng Early College-uncc, Charlotte Teacher Early College and Bradford Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28262 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28262, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28262, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Char Eng Early College-uncc
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9000 Robert Snyder Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Gr: 9-13 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Charlotte Teacher Early College
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9000 Robert D. Snyder Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-9898
Gr: 9-13 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Bradford Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2502 Salome Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Gr: K-12 | 1,566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Mallard Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9801 Mallard Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-3980
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Tmsa Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9108 Mallard Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 321-7744
Gr: K-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Gov's Village Stem (Lower)
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7910 Neal Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5268
Gr: PK-4 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Gov's Village Stem (Upper)
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7810 Neal Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5775
Gr: 5-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Julius L. Chambers High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Ibm Dr
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5284
Gr: 9-12 | 2,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Stoney Creek Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14015 Mallard Roost Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 344-1030
Gr: K-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
University Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-3685
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
James Martin Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6301 University Pointe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5382
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Turning Point Middle School
Alternative School
2300 W Sugar Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5681
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 28262, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28262, NC include Char Eng Early College-uncc, Charlotte Teacher Early College and Bradford Preparatory School.
How many public schools are located in 28262?
12 public schools are located in 28262.
What percentage of students in 28262 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 28262 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28262?
28262 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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