For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,869 students in 28213, NC (there are , serving 11 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 28213, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28213, NC are Vaughan Academy Of Technology, United Community School and Hidden Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28213 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28213, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28213, NC 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vaughan Academy Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8601 Old Concord Rd
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0030
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0030
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
United Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Suther Road
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 819-0555
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 819-0555
Gr: K-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Snow White Ln
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-6810
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-6810
Gr: PK-5 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Newell Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Rocky River Road West
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-6820
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-6820
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King Jr Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bilmark Ave
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0698
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0698
Gr: 6-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
28213, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5500 N Tryon Steet
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 597-5100
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 597-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Uproar Leadership Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
5500 North Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 299-0080
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 299-0080
Gr: 5-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28213, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28213, NC include Vaughan Academy Of Technology, United Community School and Hidden Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28213?
5 public schools are located in 28213.
What percentage of students in 28213 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 28213 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28213?
28213 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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