For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 6,504 students in 28262, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28262, NC are Bradford Preparatory School, Mallard Creek Elementary School and Tmsa Charlotte. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28262 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28262, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28262, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2502 Salome Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Gr: K-12 | 1,534 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Mallard Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9801 Mallard Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-3980
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-3980
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Tmsa Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9108 Mallard Creek Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 321-7744
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 321-7744
Gr: K-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Gov's Village Stem (Lower)
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7910 Neal Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5268
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5268
Gr: PK-4 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Gov's Village Stem (Upper)
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7810 Neal Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5775
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5775
Gr: 5-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Stoney Creek Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14015 Mallard Roost Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 344-1030
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 344-1030
Gr: K-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
University Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-3685
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-3685
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
James Martin Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6301 University Pointe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5382
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5382
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Turning Point Middle School
Alternative School
2300 W Sugar Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5681
Charlotte, NC 28262
(980) 343-5681
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28262, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28262, NC include Bradford Preparatory School, Mallard Creek Elementary School and Tmsa Charlotte.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28262?
9 public elementary schools are located in 28262.
What is the racial composition of students in 28262?
28262 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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