For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,680 students in 28206, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28206, NC are Sugar Creek Charter, Walter G. Byers School and Highland Renaissance Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28206 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28206, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28206, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sugar Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 N Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 509-5470
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 509-5470
Grades: K-12
| 1,573 students
Rank: #22.
Walter G. Byers School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Hamilton St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-6940
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-6940
Grades: PK-8
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Renaissance Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 W Craighead Rd
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5511
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5511
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Veritas Community School Cfa
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Grimes Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 677-0101
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 677-0101
Grades: K-8
| 147 students
Rank: #55.
Druid Hills Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Lucena Ave
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5515
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5515
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28206, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28206, NC include Sugar Creek Charter, Walter G. Byers School and Highland Renaissance Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28206?
5 public elementary schools are located in 28206.
What is the racial composition of students in 28206?
28206 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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