For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,836 students in 28210, NC (there are , serving 266 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 28210, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28210, NC are Beverly Woods Elementary School, South Mecklenburg High School and Smithfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28210 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28210, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28210, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beverly Woods Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6001 Quail Hollow Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3627
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3627
Gr: K-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
South Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8900 Park Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3600
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 Smithfield Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-6550
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Collinswood Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5621 Flagstaff Drive
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5820
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5820
Gr: K-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Huntingtowne Farms Ln
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3625
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3625
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Quail Hollow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Smithfield Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3620
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3620
Gr: 6-8 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
805 Seneca Pl
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5825
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5825
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Montclaire Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Farmbrook Dr
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3635
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3635
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Starmount Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Brookdale Ave
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3630
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28210, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28210, NC include Beverly Woods Elementary School, South Mecklenburg High School and Smithfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28210?
9 public schools are located in 28210.
What percentage of students in 28210 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 28210 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28210?
28210 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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