For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 7,587 students in 28173, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28173, NC are Marvin Ridge Middle School, Rea View Elementary School and New Town Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 28173 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 28173, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28173, NC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marvin Ridge Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2831 Crane Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 1,309 students
Rank: #22.
Rea View Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 Reid Dairy Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1524
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1524
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
New Town Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Waxhaw-indian Tr. Rd.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1525
Grades: PK-5
| 728 students
Rank: #44.
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10101 Waxhaw Manor Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1505
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1505
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #55.
Marvin Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9700 Marvin School Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6357
Grades: PK-5
| 726 students
Rank: #66.
Cuthbertson Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1520 Cuthbertson Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-0107
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-0107
Grades: 6-8
| 1,347 students
Rank: #77.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8701 Kensington Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1500
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1500
Grades: K-5
| 975 students
Rank: #88.
Waxhaw Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Old Providence Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1590
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1590
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #99.
Western Union Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Western Union Sch Rd
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6355
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 296-6355
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1010.
South Providence
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Providence Street
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1580
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 290-1580
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 28173, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 28173, NC include Marvin Ridge Middle School, Rea View Elementary School and New Town Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 28173?
10 public elementary schools are located in 28173.
What is the racial composition of students in 28173?
28173 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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