For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 675 students in the neighborhood of Yorkshire, Charlotte, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Yorkshire is River Gate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Yorkshire, Charlotte, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Yorkshire, Charlotte, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Gate Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15340 Smith Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 344-1000
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 344-1000
Gr: K-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Yorkshire, Charlotte, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Yorkshire, Charlotte, NC include River Gate Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Yorkshire, Charlotte?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Yorkshire, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Yorkshire, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Yorkshire, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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