For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 12,386 students in 28027, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28027, NC are Cox Mill Elementary School, W R Odell Elementary School and Harris Road Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28027 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28027, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28027, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cox Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1450 Cox Mill Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6170
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6170
Gr: K-5 | 1,109 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
W R Odell Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1885 Odell School Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6030
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6030
Gr: 3-5 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Harris Road Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1251 Patriot Blvd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6470
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6470
Gr: 6-8 | 1,167 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
W R Odell Primary
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Dragon Pride Dr
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6760
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6760
Gr: K-2 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
J N Fries Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 Stonecrest Circle Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6510
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6510
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Pitts School Road Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Pitts School Road Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6250
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6250
Gr: K-5 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4511 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-5970
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-5970
Gr: K-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Northwest Cabarrus Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5140 Nw Cabarrus Drive
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6550
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Performance Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4521 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6800
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Harold E. Winkler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Weddington Rd Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6450
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Carl A Furr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Clover Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6110
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6110
Gr: K-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Carolina International School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9545 Poplar Tent Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 455-3847
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 455-3847
Gr: K-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Valor Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 Poplar Crossing Dr Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 789-2500
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 789-2500
Gr: K-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Wolf Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wolf Meadow Drive Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6390
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6390
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Winecoff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Winecoff Sch Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6370
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6370
Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
4850 Roberta Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-5600
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,037 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
28027, North Carolina 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Stonewall Jackson School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1484 Old Charlotte Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-9163
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 786-9163
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28027, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28027, NC include Cox Mill Elementary School, W R Odell Elementary School and Harris Road Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28027?
16 public elementary schools are located in 28027.
What is the racial composition of students in 28027?
28027 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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