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Best Washington Heights Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,378 students in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC.

The top ranked public schools in Washington Heights are Northwest School Of The Arts and University Park Creative Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC public schools have an score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 60% (versus the 50% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Northwest School Of The Arts

Magnet School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
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Top 20%

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1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500

Gr: 6-12 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #22.

University Park Creative Arts

Magnet School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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Bottom 50%

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2400 Hildebrand St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5178

Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC include Northwest School Of The Arts and University Park Creative Arts.

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

2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte.

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

the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).