For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,793 students in 28211, NC (there are , serving 607 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 28211, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28211, NC are Selwyn Elementary School, Sharon Elementary School and Randolph Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28211 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28211, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28211, NC 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selwyn Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2840 Colony Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5835
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5835
Gr: K-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4330 Foxcroft Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6725
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6725
Gr: K-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Randolph Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Water Oak Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Alexander Graham Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Runnymede Lane
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5810
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5810
Gr: 6-8 | 1,202 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Cotswold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Greenwich Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6720
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6720
Gr: 3-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Rama Road Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Rama Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6730
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6730
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Charlotte Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Mcalpine Park Dr
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 295-0137
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 295-0137
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28211, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28211, NC include Selwyn Elementary School, Sharon Elementary School and Randolph Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28211?
7 public schools are located in 28211.
What percentage of students in 28211 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 28211 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28211?
28211 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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