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Best 28173 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 11,182 students in 28173, NC (there are 2 private schools, serving 261 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 28173, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28173, NC are Marvin Ridge High School, Marvin Ridge Middle School and Cuthbertson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28173 have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28173, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28173, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marvin Ridge High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2825 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,961 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Marvin Ridge Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2831 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510
Gr: 6-8 | 1,277 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Cuthbertson High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Cuthbertson Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-0105
Gr: 9-12 | 1,857 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Rea View Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
320 Reid Dairy Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1524
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
New Town Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 Waxhaw-indian Tr. Rd.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10101 Waxhaw Manor Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1505
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Marvin Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9700 Marvin School Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Cuthbertson Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1520 Cuthbertson Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-0107
Gr: 6-8 | 1,323 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8701 Kensington Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1500
Gr: K-5 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Waxhaw Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1101 Old Providence Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1590
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Western Union Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4111 Western Union Sch Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6355
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Monroe Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7513 Broomes Old Mill Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(980) 210-3627
Gr: K-7 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
South Providence
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Providence Street
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1580
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 28173, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28173, NC include Marvin Ridge High School, Marvin Ridge Middle School and Cuthbertson High School.
How many public schools are located in 28173?
13 public schools are located in 28173.
What percentage of students in 28173 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 28173 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28173?
28173 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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