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Best 28206 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,042 students in 28206, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in 28206, NC are Williams Secondary Montessori, Sugar Creek Charter and Walter G. Byers School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28206 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28206, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28206, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Secondary Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2400 Carmine St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-0040
Gr: 7-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Sugar Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 N Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 509-5470
Gr: K-12 | 1,573 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #33.
Walter G. Byers School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 Hamilton St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-6940
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Highland Renaissance Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 W Craighead Rd
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5511
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Veritas Community School Cfa
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Grimes Street
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 677-0101
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Druid Hills Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Lucena Ave
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5515
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 28206, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28206, NC include Williams Secondary Montessori, Sugar Creek Charter and Walter G. Byers School.
How many public schools are located in 28206?
6 public schools are located in 28206.
What is the racial composition of students in 28206?
28206 public schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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