For the 2024 school year, there are 155 public elementary schools serving 99,102 students in Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charlotte, NC are Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Polo Ridge Elementary School and Providence Spring Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlotte, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Charlotte have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5225 Seventy-seven Center Dr
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 503-1112
Grades: K-8
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Polo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11830 Tom Short Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0749
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0749
Grades: K-5
| 572 students
Rank: #33.
Providence Spring Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10045 Providence Church Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6935
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6935
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #44.
Jay M. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-6944
Grades: 6-8
| 1,262 students
Rank: #55.
Rea Farms Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11532 Golf Links Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0723
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0723
Grades: K-8
| 961 students
Rank: #66.
Olde Providence Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3800 Rea Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
(980) 343-3755
Charlotte, NC 28226
(980) 343-3755
Grades: K-5
| 639 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Selwyn Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2840 Colony Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5835
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5835
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4330 Foxcroft Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6725
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6725
Grades: K-5
| 756 students
Rank: #99.
Community House Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9500 Community House Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0689
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0689
Grades: 6-8
| 1,498 students
Rank: #1010.
Irwin Academic Center
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
329 N. Irwin Ave
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5480
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5480
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #1111.
Hawk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9201 Bryant Farms Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5927
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5927
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #1212.
Elon Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11425 Ardrey Kell Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-1440
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-1440
Grades: K-5
| 835 students
Rank: #1313.
Dilworth Elementary School: Latta Campus
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 E. Park Ave
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-2240
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-2240
Grades: 3-5
| 264 students
Rank: #1414.
Highland Mill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3201 Clemson Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-5525
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-5525
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #1515.
Mckee Road Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4101 Mckee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-3970
Charlotte, NC 28270
(980) 343-3970
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #1616.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1241 E 10th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-5435
Grades: 6-8
| 1,090 students
Rank: #1717.
Beverly Woods Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6001 Quail Hollow Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3627
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3627
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #1818.
Randolph Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4400 Water Oak Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,138 students
Rank: #1919.
Chantilly Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Briar Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-0692
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-0692
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #2020.
Park Road Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Haven Dr
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5830
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5830
Grades: PK-6
| 504 students
Rank: #2121.
Eastover Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Cherokee Rd
Charlotte, NC 28207
(980) 343-5505
Charlotte, NC 28207
(980) 343-5505
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #2222.
Bain Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11540 Bain School Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6915
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6915
Grades: PK-5
| 932 students
Rank: #2323.
South Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8040 Strawberry Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3670
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3670
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #2424.
Bradford Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2502 Salome Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 549-0080
Grades: K-12
| 1,539 students
Rank: #2525.
Ballantyne Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15425 Scholastic Dr
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0413
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0413
Grades: K-5
| 880 students
Rank: #2626.
Mcalpine Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9100 Carswell Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3750
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3750
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #2727.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,039 students
Rank: #2828.
South Of International Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8300 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5815
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5815
Grades: K-8
| 1,226 students
Rank: #2929.
Corvian Community School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4041 Johnston Oehler Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 717-7550
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 717-7550
Grades: K-12
| 1,304 students
Rank: #3030.
Palisades Park Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15321 York Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-9895
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-9895
Grades: K-5
| 821 students
Rank: #3131.
Myers Park Traditional Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2132 Radcliffe Ave
Charlotte, NC 28207
(980) 343-5522
Charlotte, NC 28207
(980) 343-5522
Grades: K-5
| 607 students
Rank: #3232.
Queen's Grant Community School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6400 Matthews Mint Hill Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Grades: K-12
| 1,292 students
Rank: #3333.
Endhaven Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6815 Endhaven Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5436
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5436
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #3434.
Alexander Graham Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Runnymede Lane
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5810
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-5810
Grades: 6-8
| 1,270 students
Rank: #3535.
Charles H. Parker Academic Center
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1546 Walton Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5533
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5533
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
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Charlotte, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carolina Stem Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
No Local Address
Charlotte, NC 28269
(919) 807-3300
Charlotte, NC 28269
(919) 807-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Charlotte Learning Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
800 Briar Creek Rd., Dd400
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 355-2077
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 355-2077
Grades: 6-12
| 262 students
756 Tyvola Road, Suite 744
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Community Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
510 South Torrence Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 377-3180
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 377-3180
Grades: K-5
| 82 students
Concrete Roses Stem Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
8310 Mcalpine Park Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28277
(513) 967-5280
Charlotte, NC 28277
(513) 967-5280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Crossroads Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5500 N Tryon Steet
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 597-5100
Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 597-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Davis Academy Chadbourn (Closed 2021)
Charter School
Tbd
Charlotte, NC 28231
(910) 212-6840
Charlotte, NC 28231
(910) 212-6840
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7030 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-6769
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-6769
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Entrepreneur High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
5745 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Grades: 9-10
| 112 students
First Ward Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
715 North Caldwell St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5427
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5427
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1092
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1092
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1093
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1093
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
329 North Irwin Ave
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5480
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5480
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Kennedy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
100 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 688-2939
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 688-2939
Grades: K-12
| 346 students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3343 W Griffith St
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-5832
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 343-5832
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1473
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1473
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Midwood High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1817 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3697
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3697
Grades: 9
| n/a students
1615 East 5th St
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28204
(980) 343-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oaklawn Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Grades: K-3
| 296 students
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite E
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1110
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 633 students
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite D
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1107
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1107
Grades: 9-12
| 627 students
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1104
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1101
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1101
Grades: 9-12
| 612 students
4301 Sandy Porter Rd Suite
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1113
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-1113
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
8701 Moores Chapel
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6085
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6085
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1901 Herbert Spaugh Ln
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6025
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6025
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Studentfirst Academy Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
7020 Tuckaseegee Road
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 394-8749
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 394-8749
Grades: K-8
| 338 students
538 Bradford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charlotte, NC include Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, Polo Ridge Elementary School and Providence Spring Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Charlotte, NC?
155 public elementary schools are located in Charlotte, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte, NC?
Charlotte, NC public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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