For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,765 students in 28213, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28213, NC are Vaughan Academy Of Technology, United Community School and Hidden Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28213 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28213, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28213, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vaughan Academy Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8601 Old Concord Rd
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0030
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0030
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
United Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Suther Road
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 819-0555
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 819-0555
Gr: K-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Snow White Ln
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-6810
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-6810
Gr: PK-5 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Newell Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Rocky River Road West
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-6820
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-6820
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King Jr Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bilmark Ave
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0698
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0698
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28213, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28213, NC include Vaughan Academy Of Technology, United Community School and Hidden Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28213?
5 public elementary schools are located in 28213.
What is the racial composition of students in 28213?
28213 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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