For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 11,077 students in 28110, NC (there are , serving 738 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 28110, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28110, NC are Union County Early College, Wesley Chapel Elementary School and Piedmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28110 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28110, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28110, NC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union County Early College
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4209a Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1565
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1565
Gr: 9-13 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Wesley Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 Potter Rd S
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3081
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3081
Gr: K-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3006 Sikes Mill Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3170
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3170
Gr: 9-12 | 1,304 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Union Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 North Ml King Jr Blvd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 238-8883
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 238-8883
Gr: K-12 | 2,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Unionville Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4511 Unionville Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3055
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3055
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Shiloh Valley Primary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 Rogers Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1559
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1559
Gr: PK-2 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Clontz Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6332
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6332
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Sun Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5211 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3020
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2816 Sikes Mill Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6350
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Rocky River Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N. Rocky River Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1523
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 290-1523
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Sardis Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4416 Sardis Church Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3145
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3145
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Shiloh Valley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5210 Rogers Rd
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3035
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3035
Gr: 3-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Apprentice Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2505 Weddington Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
(980) 313-8610
Monroe, NC 28110
(980) 313-8610
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Benton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Concord Ave
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3100
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 296-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Monroe Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Old Charlotte Hwy
Monroe, NC 28110
(980) 210-3627
Monroe, NC 28110
(980) 210-3627
Gr: K-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28110, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28110, NC include Union County Early College, Wesley Chapel Elementary School and Piedmont High School.
How many public schools are located in 28110?
16 public schools are located in 28110.
What percentage of students in 28110 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 28110 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28110?
28110 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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