For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,378 students in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,008 students
Rank: #22.
University Park Creative Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Hildebrand St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5178
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-5178
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte, NC include Northwest School Of The Arts and University Park Creative Arts.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Charlotte?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% 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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