For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,378 students in 28209, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28209, NC are Park Road Montessori, Sedgefield Middle School and Dilworth Elementary Sedgefield Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28209 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28209, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28209, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Road Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Haven Dr
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5830
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5830
Grades: PK-6
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Sedgefield Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Dorchester Pl
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5840
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5840
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Dilworth Elementary Sedgefield Campus
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Hartford Ave
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5826
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5826
Grades: PK-2
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28209, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28209, NC include Park Road Montessori, Sedgefield Middle School and Dilworth Elementary Sedgefield Campus.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28209?
3 public elementary schools are located in 28209.
What is the racial composition of students in 28209?
28209 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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