For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,674 students in 28105, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28105, NC are Elizabeth Lane Elementary School, Socrates Academy and Crestdale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28105 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28105, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28105, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Elizabeth Ln
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5700
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5700
Grades: K-5
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Socrates Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3909 Weddington Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 321-1711
Grades: K-11
| 947 students
Rank: #33.
Crestdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 Sam Newell Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5755
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5755
Grades: 6-8
| 987 students
Rank: #44.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 E Mcdowell St
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-3940
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-3940
Grades: K-5
| 738 students
Rank: #55.
Mint Hill Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11501 Idlewild Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5439
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-5439
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: #66.
Crown Point Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3335 Sam Newell Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6535
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6535
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: n/an/a
11615 Idlewild Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-0926
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-0926
Grades: K-5
| 826 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28105, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28105, NC include Elizabeth Lane Elementary School, Socrates Academy and Crestdale Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28105?
7 public elementary schools are located in 28105.
What is the racial composition of students in 28105?
28105 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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