For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,517 students in 28105, NC (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,384 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 28105, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28105, NC are Elizabeth Lane Elementary School, Socrates Academy and Butler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28105 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28105, NC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28105, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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
Gr: K-11 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Butler High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Matthews-mint Hill Rd
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6300
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,843 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: K-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
11615 Idlewild Road
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-0926
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-0926
Gr: K-5 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28105, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28105, NC include Elizabeth Lane Elementary School, Socrates Academy and Butler High School.
How many public schools are located in 28105?
9 public schools are located in 28105.
What percentage of students in 28105 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 28105 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28105?
28105 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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