For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 15,092 students in 28078, NC (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,435 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 28078, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28078, NC are Lake Norman Charter, Grand Oak Elementary School and Huntersville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28078 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28078, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28078, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Norman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12435 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-8600
Gr: K-12 | 2,222 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Grand Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15410 Stumptown Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-2063
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-2063
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Huntersville Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Gilead Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3835
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3835
Gr: K-5 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
North Academy Of World Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12201 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0743
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0743
Gr: K-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Barnette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13659 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0372
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0372
Gr: PK-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Hopewell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11530 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5988
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5988
Gr: 9-12 | 1,851 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
North Mecklenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11201 Old Statesville Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3840
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 1,854 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Francis Bradley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13345 Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5750
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 1,089 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Torrence Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14550 Ranson Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0695
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0695
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10700 Asbury Chapel Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-4439
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 948-4439
Gr: K-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Blythe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12202 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5770
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-5770
Gr: PK-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Long Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9213-a Beatties Ford Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-6095
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-6095
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
J. M. Alexander Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12010 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3830
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-3830
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Trade High School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
7125 Hambright Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 399-7554
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 399-7554
Gr: 9-11 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Charter School
16115 Poplar Tent Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 755-6800
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 755-6800
Gr: K-12 | 1,269 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
12010 Verhoeff Dr
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0035
Huntersville, NC 28078
(980) 343-0035
Gr: 11-13 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28078, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28078, NC include Lake Norman Charter, Grand Oak Elementary School and Huntersville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28078?
16 public schools are located in 28078.
What percentage of students in 28078 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 28078 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28078?
28078 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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