Best 28270 North Carolina Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,895 students in 28270, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 3,012 private students). 50% of all K-12 students in 28270, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28270, NC are Providence High School, Telra Institute and Mckee Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28270 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28270, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28270, NC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Providence High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1800 Pineville-matthews Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-5390
Gr: 9-12 | 2,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Telra Institute
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4150 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 727-2530
Gr: K-9 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Mckee Road Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4101 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-3970
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Lansdowne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Prett Ct
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-6733
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Telra Institute Remote Academy
Charter School
4150 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(704) 727-2530
Gr: 7-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 28270, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28270, NC include Providence High School, Telra Institute and Mckee Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28270?
5 public schools are located in 28270.
What percentage of students in 28270 go to public school?
50% of all K-12 students in 28270 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28270?
28270 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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