For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,897 students in 28216, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28216, NC are Northwest School Of The Arts, Lincoln Heights Montessori and Oaklawn Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28216 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28216, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28216, NC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Heights Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 New Castle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9442
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9442
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Oaklawn Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Gr: K-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Mountain Island Lake Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7905 Pleasant Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6948
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6948
Gr: PK-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Oakdale Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6076
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6076
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Hornets Nest Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6110
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6110
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
University Park Creative Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Hildebrand St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5178
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5178
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Movement School Northwest
Charter School
8015 Bellhaven Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 272-4327
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 272-4327
Gr: K-1 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
28216, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9306
Gr: 3-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-3066
Gr: 6-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Gr: K-5
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Gr: K-3 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 28216, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 28216, NC include Northwest School Of The Arts, Lincoln Heights Montessori and Oaklawn Language Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28216?
8 public elementary schools are located in 28216.
What is the racial composition of students in 28216?
28216 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).