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)8 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)9 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.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
Rea Farms Steam Academy
publicmiddleK-8
11532 Golf Links Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277
0
Rating
Students
1,098
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Elbert Edwin Waddell High School
publichighGrade 9-12
7030 Nations Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
0
Rating
Students
123
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Charlotte Teacher Early College
publicElementary9-13th Grade
9000 Robert D. Snyder Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
0
Rating
Students
192
Student-Teacher
36:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Renaissance West Steam Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
3241 New Renaissance Way, Charlotte, NC 28208
0
Rating
Students
737
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Williams Secondary Montessori
publichighGrade 7-12
2400 Carmine St, Charlotte, NC 28206
0
Rating
Students
401
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Esperanza Global Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
5932 Farm Pond Lane, Charlotte, NC 28212
0
Rating
Students
538
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Charlotte East Language Academy
publicmiddleK-8
6108 Wilora Lake Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
0
Rating
Students
594
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Knights View Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
11000 Beau Riley Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
0
Rating
Students
511
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ballantyne Ridge High School
publichighGrade 9-11
4004 Toringdon Way, Charlotte, NC 28277
0
Rating
Students
1,414
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Grove Park Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
7515 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28215
0
Rating
Students
740
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Vaughan Academy Of Technology
publicelementaryK-5
8601 Old Concord Rd, Charlotte, NC 28213
0
Rating
Students
309
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
South Pine Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
2541 Sandy Porter Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273
0
Rating
Students
765
Student-Teacher
18:1
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.