For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,899 students in 28278, NC (there are , serving 287 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 28278, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28278, NC are Palisades Park Elementary School, Winget Park Elementary School and Berewick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 28278 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28278, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28278, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palisades Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15321 York Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-9895
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-9895
Gr: K-5 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Winget Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12235 Winget Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-1063
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-1063
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Berewick Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Dixie River Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 344-1010
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 344-1010
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5203 Shopton Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 505-8344
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 505-8344
Gr: K-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Berryhill School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10501 Windy Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-6100
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-6100
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
15221 York Road
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-0878
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-0878
Gr: 9-12 | 2,241 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28278, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28278, NC include Palisades Park Elementary School, Winget Park Elementary School and Berewick Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28278?
6 public schools are located in 28278.
What percentage of students in 28278 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 28278 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28278?
28278 public schools minority enrollment is 84% 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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