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Best Oaklawn Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,577 students in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC.

The top ranked public schools in Oaklawn are Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School, Shamrock Gardens Elementary School and Oaklawn Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC public schools have an score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 44% (versus the 50% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School

(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
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7030 Nations Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066

Gr: 5-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #22.

Shamrock Gardens Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
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3301 Country Club Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6440

Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #33.

Oaklawn Language Academy

Magnet School

(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
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1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400

Gr: K-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC include Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School, Shamrock Gardens Elementary School and Oaklawn Language Academy.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte?

5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte?

the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).