For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,558 students in 28204, NC (there are , serving 41 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 28204, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28204, NC are Piedmont Middle School and Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28204 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28204, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28204, NC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Gr: 6-8 | 1,130 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 Park Dr
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5475
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5475
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
28204, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
510 South Torrence Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 377-3180
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 377-3180
Gr: K-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28204, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28204, NC include Piedmont Middle School and Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28204?
2 public schools are located in 28204.
What percentage of students in 28204 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 28204 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28204?
28204 public schools minority enrollment is 85% 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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