Very Good
#742 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 28% in state
Bradford Preparatory School
School · Bradford Preparatory School · Charlotte, NC
A charter school in Charlotte, NC where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2502 Salome Church Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
- Math 64% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bradford Preparatory School score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 62% across the 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bradford Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,757
Median home value
$297,300
Median rent
$1,481/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
30.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28262; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bradford Preparatory School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bradford Preparatory School is listed in Bradford Preparatory School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bradford Preparatory School
Bradford Preparatory School is a public school in Charlotte, NC, part of Bradford Preparatory School, serving approximately 1,534 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #742 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bradford Preparatory School
What grades does Bradford Preparatory School serve?
Bradford Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Bradford Preparatory School?
Bradford Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 1,534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradford Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradford Preparatory School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bradford Preparatory School rank in NC?
Bradford Preparatory School ranks #742 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Bradford Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bradford Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bradford Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradford Preparatory School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Bradford Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, Bradford Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bradford Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, Bradford Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (704) 549-0080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 28262)
- 45,884
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 30.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28262; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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