Best Public Schools in Zip Code 28204

Summary:

The 28204 zip code area of Charlotte, North Carolina is home to 3 schools: 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population and provide a range of educational opportunities.

Piedmont Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina middle schools and significantly outperforming the district and state averages in math, reading, and science proficiency. With a 5-star rating and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate, Piedmont Middle School appears to be providing a strong educational experience for its students.

Central Piedmont Early College is another standout, ranked in the top 15% of North Carolina high schools and boasting an impressive 87.7% four-year graduation rate, well above the district and state averages. The school's strong performance on end-of-course exams suggests it is effectively preparing students for postsecondary success. In contrast, Elizabeth Traditional Elementary faces challenges with a high free/reduced lunch rate, but still maintains a respectable level of academic achievement.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOC Biology (2025)	EOC English II (2025)	EOC Math I (2025)	EOC Math III (2025)	EOG Mathematics (2025)						EOG Reading (2025)						EOG Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elizabeth Traditional Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	1601 Park Dr	Charlotte	28204	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5475	409	29	14.2	99.3%	46 (11.2%)	262 (64.1%)	67 (16.4%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (3.9%)	68.9	409^th of 1490 public elementary schools	72.6%		54.1	683^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	54.6%	274					62.3	66.7	60.8				53.6	71.0	62.2				74.3		$9,777	$639	$9,138
Piedmont Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1241 E 10th St	Charlotte	28204	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-5435	1,108	55	20.2	46.5%	204 (18.4%)	630 (56.9%)	150 (13.5%)	80 (7.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (3.9%)	87.7	75^th of 773 public middle schools	90.3%		83.2	109^th of 793 public middle schools	86.3%	34								71.4	69.9	81.2				69.6	71.8	76.7		83.1	$7,641	$438	$7,203
Central Piedmont Early College	Public	9-12	1228 Elizabeth Avenue	Charlotte	28204	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-1118	278	10	27.8	41.4%	48 (17.3%)	114 (41.0%)	89 (32.0%)	15 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	88.5	88^th of 641 public high schools	86.3%		90.8	67^th of 640 public high schools	89.5%	21	82.5	94.2	51.2	93.1															$18,854	$1,855	$16,999

Cities Near Zip Code 28204

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Charlotte	0.17 mi	186	282^nd
Matthews	7.45 mi	14	55^th
Mint Hill	7.81 mi	4	233^rd
Pineville	8.08 mi	2	361^st
Huntersville	9.97 mi	16	116^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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