Best Public Elementary Schools in 28054 (Gastonia, NC) (2025-26)

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Best 28054 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,577 students in 28054, NC.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 28054, NC are Hawks Nest Steam Academy, Piedmont Community Charter School and Brookside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 28054 have an score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28054, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28054, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Hawks Nest Steam Academy

Magnet School

(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
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Top 10%

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3430 Robinwood Rd
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467

Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #22.

Piedmont Community Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
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Top 30%

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2596 Robinwood Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 853-2428

Gr: K-12 | 1,940 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #33.

Brookside Elementary School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
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1925 Auten Rd.
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6283

Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Rank: #44.

Gardner Park Elementary School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
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738 Armstrong Park Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6082

Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #55.

Sherwood Elementary School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
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1744 Dixon Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-6609

Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #66.

W P Grier Middle School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
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1622 E Garrison Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9604

Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #77.

Warlick Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1316 Spencer Mountain Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 836-9608

Gr: 6-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28054 North Carolina

28054, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Hawks Nest Intermediate (Closed 2023)

3430 Robinwood Rd
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 866-8467

Gr: 4-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28054, NC?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 28054, NC include Hawks Nest Steam Academy, Piedmont Community Charter School and Brookside Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 28054?

7 public elementary schools are located in 28054.

What is the racial composition of students in 28054?

28054 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).