For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,654 students in 28227, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28227, NC are Bain Elementary School, Queen's Grant Community School and Clear Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28227 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28227, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28227, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bain Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11540 Bain School Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6915
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6915
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Queen's Grant Community School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6400 Matthews Mint Hill Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Gr: K-12 | 1,341 student Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13501 Albemarle Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6922
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6922
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Lebanon Road Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Lebanon Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-3640
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Northeast Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5960 Brickstone Dr
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6920
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6920
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28227, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28227, NC include Bain Elementary School, Queen's Grant Community School and Clear Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28227?
5 public elementary schools are located in 28227.
What is the racial composition of students in 28227?
28227 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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