For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,467 students in 28273, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28273, NC are Unity Classical Charter School, River Gate Elementary School and Lake Wylie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28273 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28273, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 28273, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14613 Steele Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 504-8460
Charlotte, NC 28273
(704) 504-8460
Gr: K-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
River Gate Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15340 Smith Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 344-1000
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 344-1000
Gr: K-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Lake Wylie Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13620 Erwin Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3680
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Gallant Ln
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5540
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5540
Gr: 6-8 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13624 Steele Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5006
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5006
Gr: 6-8 | 1,287 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
South Pine Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2541 Sandy Porter Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-0765
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-0765
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Steele Creek Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Gallant Ln
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3810
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-3810
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
28273, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite E
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1110
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite D
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1107
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1107
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1104
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1104
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1101
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1101
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1113
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1113
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28273, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28273, NC include Unity Classical Charter School, River Gate Elementary School and Lake Wylie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28273?
7 public elementary schools are located in 28273.
What is the racial composition of students in 28273?
28273 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% 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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