For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,721 students in 28083, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 52 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28083, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28083, NC are Jackson Park Elementary School, Royal Oaks Elementary School and Concord Lake Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28083 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28083, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28083, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Park Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Jackson Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 933-2831
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 933-2831
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 Dakota Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 260-6310
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 260-6310
Gr: K-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Concord Lake Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Concord Lake Road
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
A L Brown High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-6125
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-6125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,753 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Forest Park Drive
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-8121
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-8121
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Gw Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 East C St
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Gr: K-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28083, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28083, NC include Jackson Park Elementary School, Royal Oaks Elementary School and Concord Lake Steam Academy.
How many public schools are located in 28083?
6 public schools are located in 28083.
What percentage of students in 28083 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28083 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28083?
28083 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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