For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,592 students in 28210, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28210, NC are Beverly Woods Elementary School, Smithfield Elementary School and Collinswood Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28210 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28210, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28210, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beverly Woods Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6001 Quail Hollow Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3627
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3627
Grades: K-5
| 649 students
Rank: #22.
Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 Smithfield Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-6550
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Collinswood Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5621 Flagstaff Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5820
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5820
Grades: K-8
| 839 students
Rank: #44.
Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Huntingtowne Farms Ln
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3625
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 829 students
Rank: #55.
Quail Hollow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Smithfield Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3620
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3620
Grades: 6-8
| 1,074 students
Rank: #66.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
805 Seneca Pl
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5825
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5825
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #77.
Montclaire Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Farmbrook Dr
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3635
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3635
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #88.
Starmount Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Brookdale Ave
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3630
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28210, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28210, NC include Beverly Woods Elementary School, Smithfield Elementary School and Collinswood Language Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28210?
8 public elementary schools are located in 28210.
What is the racial composition of students in 28210?
28210 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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