For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,184 students in 28215, NC (there are , serving 1,728 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 28215, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28215, NC 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Orr Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4835 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-9919
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-9919
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Briarwood Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Wilann Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6475
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6475
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Reedy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10801 Plaza Rd Ext
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6480
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6480
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Northridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7601 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5015
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5015
Gr: 6-8 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
American Leadership Academy Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Robinson Church Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 237-0371
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 237-0371
Gr: K-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Joseph W Grier Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8330 Grier Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5671
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5671
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
J. H. Gunn Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Harrisburg Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6477
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6477
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Devonshire Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Barrington Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6445
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6445
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Starhaven Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6460
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6460
Gr: 6-12 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6709 Pence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6464
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6464
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
931 Wilann Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 537-2044
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 537-2044
Gr: K-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
7515 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6270
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6270
Gr: PK-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
28215, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eastside Stream Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8000 Robinson Church Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 272-8308
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 272-8308
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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?
83% of all K-12 students in 28215 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28215?
28215 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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