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Best Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina

Compare 181 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

181
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
132,456
Total Students
Across Charlotte
16:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
181 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score0%
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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)4 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)13 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 2,332 students at Palisades High School.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
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Villa Heights Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
800 Everett Place, Charlotte, NC 28205
0
Rating
Students
153
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Turning Point Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2300 W Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
0
Rating
Students
62
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Marie G Davis School
publicmiddleK-8
3351 Griffith St, Charlotte, NC 28203
0
Rating
Students
328
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wilson Stem Academy
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
7020 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
0
Rating
Students
456
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Palisades High School
publichighGrade 9-12
15221 York Road, Charlotte, NC 28278
0
Rating
Students
2,332
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cato Middle College High School
publicElementary11-13th Grade
8120 Grier Rd Suite 171-B, Charlotte, NC 28215
0
Rating
Students
173
Student-Teacher
34:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Phillip O Berry Academy Of Technology
publichighGrade 9-12
1430 Alleghany St, Charlotte, NC 28208
0
Rating
Students
1,533
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Polo Ridge Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
11830 Tom Short Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
0
Rating
Students
634
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mountain Island Lake Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
7905 Pleasant Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
0
Rating
Students
766
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oaklawn Language Academy
publicmiddleK-8
1810 Oaklawn Ave, Charlotte, NC 28216
0
Rating
Students
531
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stoney Creek Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
14015 Mallard Roost Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
0
Rating
Students
850
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Garinger High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1100 Eastway Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205
0
Rating
Students
1,877
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Endhaven Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
6815 Endhaven Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277
0
Rating
Students
790
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Elon Park Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
11425 Ardrey Kell Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
0
Rating
Students
732
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Parkside Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2945 Johnston-Oehler Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
0
Rating
Students
437
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Providence Spring Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
10045 Providence Church Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277
0
Rating
Students
586
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Central Piedmont Early College
publicElementary9-13th Grade
1228 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204
0
Rating
Students
278
Student-Teacher
27:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lawrence Orr Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4835 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215
0
Rating
Students
751
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Joseph W Grier Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
8330 Grier Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215
0
Rating
Students
529
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
River Gate Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
15340 Smith Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273
0
Rating
Students
693
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

Detailed Overview of Schools in Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina is home to 181 schools serving over 132,456 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Charlotte, North Carolina?

There are 181 schools in Charlotte, serving 132,456 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Charlotte?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Charlotte include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Charlotte?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Charlotte is 16:1.