North Carolina›Mecklenburg County›Charlotte
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)7 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 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 2,068 students at Mallard Creek High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Shamrock Gardens Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3301 Country Club Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205
0
Rating
Students
532
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Piney Grove Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
8801 Eaglewind Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212
0
Rating
Students
441
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chantilly Montessori
publicmiddlePK-6
701 Briar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
0
Rating
Students
316
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Military And Global Leadership
publichighGrade 9-12
1411 Hawthorne Lane Ste A, Charlotte, NC 28205
0
Rating
Students
71
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ridge Road Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
7260 Highland Creek Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28269
0
Rating
Students
840
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lincoln Heights Montessori
publicmiddlePK-6
1900 New Castle St, Charlotte, NC 28216
0
Rating
Students
244
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Croft Community School
publicelementaryPK-5
4911 Hucks Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
0
Rating
Students
459
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
River Oaks Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
1015 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
0
Rating
Students
555
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Whitewater Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
11600 White Rapids Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
0
Rating
Students
832
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Community House Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
9500 Community House Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
0
Rating
Students
1,425
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jay M. Robinson Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5925 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277
0
Rating
Students
1,333
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Walter G. Byers School
publicmiddlePK-8
1415 Hamilton St, Charlotte, NC 28206
0
Rating
Students
303
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Harper Middle College High
publicElementary11-13th Grade
315 W Hebron St, Charlotte, NC 28273
0
Rating
Students
125
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Starmount Academy Of Excellence
publicelementaryPK-5
1600 Brookdale Ave, Charlotte, NC 28210
0
Rating
Students
416
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ballantyne Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
15425 Scholastic Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277
0
Rating
Students
745
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Palisades Park Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
15321 York Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278
0
Rating
Students
940
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mallard Creek High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3825 Johnston Oehler Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
0
Rating
Students
2,068
Student-Teacher
19:1
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%
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%
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.