For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,571 students in 28216, NC (there are , serving 373 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28216, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28216, NC are Northwest School Of The Arts, Lincoln Heights Montessori and Oaklawn Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28216 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28216, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28216, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,008 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Heights Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 New Castle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9442
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9442
Grades: PK-6
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Oaklawn Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Grades: K-8
| 516 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Island Lake Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7905 Pleasant Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6948
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6948
Grades: PK-8
| 802 students
Rank: #55.
West Charlotte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2219 Senior Dr
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6060
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,674 students
Rank: #66.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Oakdale Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6076
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6076
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #77.
Hornets Nest Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6110
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #88.
University Park Creative Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Hildebrand St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5178
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5178
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
Movement School Northwest
Charter School
8015 Bellhaven Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 272-4327
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 272-4327
Grades: K-1
| 113 students
28216, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Grades: 3-5
| 864 students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Grades: 6-8
| 946 students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Grades: K-3
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28216, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28216, NC include Northwest School Of The Arts, Lincoln Heights Montessori and Oaklawn Language Academy.
How many public schools are located in 28216?
9 public schools are located in 28216.
What percentage of students in 28216 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 28216 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28216?
28216 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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