For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,782 students in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7030 Nations Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Grades: 5-12
| 912 students
Rank: #22.
Shamrock Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 Country Club Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6440
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Oaklawn Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Grades: K-8
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC include Charlotte-mecklenburg Virtual School, Shamrock Gardens Elementary School and Oaklawn Language Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte?
4 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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