For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,686 students in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in East Forest are Greenway Park Elementary School and Mcclintock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenway Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-5060
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Mcclintock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Rama Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6425
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6425
Grades: 6-8
| 1,007 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte, NC include Greenway Park Elementary School and Mcclintock Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of East Forest, Charlotte public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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