For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,712 students in the neighborhood of Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Oak Forest are Devonshire Elementary School and Cochrane Collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Devonshire Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Barrington Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6445
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6445
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Cochrane Collegiate Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Starhaven Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6460
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6460
Grades: 6-12
| 851 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC include Devonshire Elementary School and Cochrane Collegiate Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oak Forest, Charlotte?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oak Forest, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oak Forest, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Oak Forest, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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