For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 10,673 students in 28078, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28078, NC are Lake Norman Charter, Grand Oak Elementary School and Huntersville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 28078 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28078, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28078, NC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Norman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Gr: K-12 | 2,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Grand Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15410 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-2063
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-2063
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Huntersville Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Gilead Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3835
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3835
Gr: K-5 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
North Academy Of World Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12201 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0743
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0743
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Barnette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13659 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0372
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0372
Gr: PK-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Francis Bradley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13345 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5750
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,067 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Torrence Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14550 Ranson Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0695
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0695
Gr: K-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10700 Asbury Chapel Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-4439
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-4439
Gr: K-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Blythe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12202 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5770
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5770
Gr: PK-5 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Long Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9213-a Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-6095
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-6095
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
J. M. Alexander Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12010 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3830
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3830
Gr: 6-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Charter School
16115 Poplar Tent Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 755-6800
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 755-6800
Gr: K-11 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28078, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28078, NC include Lake Norman Charter, Grand Oak Elementary School and Huntersville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28078?
12 public elementary schools are located in 28078.
What is the racial composition of students in 28078?
28078 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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