For the 2025 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,130 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
28204, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
510 South Torrence Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 377-3180
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 377-3180
Grades: K-5
| 82 students
1615 East 5th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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