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Best 28212 North Carolina Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 6,169 students in 28212, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28212, NC are Idlewild Elementary School, Greenway Park Elementary School and Mcclintock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28212 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28212, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28212, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7101 Idlewild Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6411
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Greenway Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8301 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Mcclintock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1925 Rama Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Albemarle Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Democracy Drive
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Charlotte East Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6108 Wilora Lake Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-0380
Gr: K-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Albemarle Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 Riding Trail Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6414
Gr: K-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Piney Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8801 Eaglewind Dr
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Esperanza Global Academy
5932 Farm Pond Lane
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Movement School Eastland
Charter School
5249 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 532-0640
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28212, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28212, NC include Idlewild Elementary School, Greenway Park Elementary School and Mcclintock Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28212?
9 public elementary schools are located in 28212.
What is the racial composition of students in 28212?
28212 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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