For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,785 students in 28217, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28217, NC are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School and South Academy Of International Languages. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28217 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28217, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28217, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Gr: K-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7030 Nations Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Gr: 5-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
South Academy Of International Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5815
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5815
Gr: K-8 | 1,227 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Shopton Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 243-5580
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 243-5580
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Nations Ford Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7050 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5838
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5838
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Movement School Southwest
Charter School
150 Osprey Point Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 420-7980
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 420-7980
Gr: K-2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
28217, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
756 Tyvola Road, Suite 744
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28217, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28217, NC include Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School and South Academy Of International Languages.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28217?
6 public elementary schools are located in 28217.
What is the racial composition of students in 28217?
28217 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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