6.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina

225 schools · 133 Elementary · 26 Middle · 35 High · 31 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 175

Private: 50

Districts: 26

Avg Rating: 6.3/10

Estimated Scores: 19%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.3/10
Median household income: $90,836
Median home value: $434,954
Bachelor's degree or higher: 51%
Avg commute: 25 min
Owner-occupied homes: 52%

How Charlotte compares

North Carolina rank

#129 of 253

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.1

below North Carolina avg (6.4)

Median household income

$91k

134% of North Carolina median

Schools in this city

213

About Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte's public school system is one of the largest in North Carolina, with 173 ranked public schools serving a fast-growing metro. The system spans a wide performance range, so where a family lives — or which magnet programs they pursue — matters significantly. The citywide average sits at 6.3 out of 10, but that number understates how much variation exists across the district.

Strong options are more plentiful here than in many comparable cities. Sixty-six schools, or 38% of all ranked public schools, score 7 or above out of 10. That means parents willing to research neighborhoods and application windows have a realistic shot at above-average schools. Charlotte East Language Academy leads the city with a 9.3 rating, making it the highest-performing ranked public elementary in Charlotte. Oaklawn Language Academy and Lincoln Heights Montessori both score 9.2, while Vaughan Academy of Technology (9.0) and Paw Creek Elementary (8.9) round out the top five. All five top performers are elementary schools, and several are magnet or specialized-program schools, which means enrollment typically involves an application or lottery process.

The language academy model appears prominently at the top of the rankings. Charlotte East and Oaklawn both use immersive language instruction as a core feature, which can be a strong fit for families prioritizing bilingual education from early grades. Parents should check application deadlines early — magnet seats in high-scoring schools fill through competitive lotteries, and missing the window means waiting another year.

For families moving to Charlotte, the practical approach is to map school ratings against target neighborhoods before signing a lease or closing on a home. The 38% of schools scoring 7 or above gives parents real options across multiple parts of the city, but assignment boundaries and magnet eligibility vary. Start with the top-rated schools to understand what programs exist, then work backward to figure out which require applications versus straight address-based enrollment. Charlotte rewards parents who do the homework early — the school quality ceiling is high, but so is the variance.

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Elementary Schools

133 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Charlotte East Language Academy 625 students · Kindergarten–8th	625	Kindergarten–8th	9.3
2	Oaklawn Language Academy 516 students · Kindergarten–8th	516	Kindergarten–8th	9.2
3	Lincoln Heights Montessori 204 students · Pre-K–6th	204	Pre-K–6th	9.2
4	Vaughan Academy of Technology 316 students · Kindergarten–5th	316	Kindergarten–5th	9.0
5	Paw Creek Elementary 737 students · Pre-K–5th	737	Pre-K–5th	8.9
6	Tuckaseegee Elementary 561 students · Kindergarten–5th	561	Kindergarten–5th	8.9
7	Eastover Elementary 357 students · Kindergarten–5th	357	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
8	Elizabeth Traditional Elem 428 students · Kindergarten–5th	428	Kindergarten–5th	8.7
9	University Park Creative Arts 236 students · Kindergarten–5th	236	Kindergarten–5th	8.7
10	Druid Hills Academy 237 students · Pre-K–8th	237	Pre-K–8th	8.6
11	Lansdowne Elementary 547 students · Kindergarten–5th	547	Kindergarten–5th	8.6
12	Renaissance West STEAM Academy 679 students · Pre-K–8th	679	Pre-K–8th	8.6
13	Myers Park Traditional Elem 669 students · Kindergarten–5th	669	Kindergarten–5th	8.5
14	Allenbrook Elementary 276 students · Pre-K–5th	276	Pre-K–5th	8.4
15	Collinswood Language Academy 839 students · Kindergarten–8th	839	Kindergarten–8th	8.4
16	Piney Grove Elementary 474 students · Pre-K–5th	474	Pre-K–5th	8.4
17	Villa Heights Elementary 151 students · Kindergarten–5th	151	Kindergarten–5th	8.4
18	Shamrock Gardens Elementary 520 students · Pre-K–5th	520	Pre-K–5th	8.3
19	Dilworth Elementary School Latta Campus 299 students · 3rd–5th	299	3rd–5th	8.2
20	Statesville Road Elementary 467 students · Pre-K–5th	467	Pre-K–5th	8.1
21	Highland Mill Montessori 331 students · Pre-K–6th	331	Pre-K–6th	8.1
22	Montclaire Elementary 509 students · Pre-K–5th	509	Pre-K–5th	8.0
23	Selwyn Elementary 671 students · Kindergarten–5th	671	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
24	Steele Creek Elementary 432 students · Kindergarten–5th	432	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
25	Westerly Hills Academy 469 students · Pre-K–5th	469	Pre-K–5th	8.0

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26	McAlpine Elementary 541 students · Pre-K–5th	541	Pre-K–5th	7.9
27	Winget Park Elementary 701 students · Pre-K–5th	701	Pre-K–5th	7.9
28	Parkside Elementary 378 students · Pre-K–5th	378	Pre-K–5th	7.9
29	Rea Farms STEAM Academy 1,105 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,105	Kindergarten–8th	7.9
30	Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy 836 students · Kindergarten–8th	836	Kindergarten–8th	7.8
31	Smithfield Elementary 642 students · Pre-K–5th	642	Pre-K–5th	7.8
32	Ashley Park PreK-8 School 347 students · Pre-K–8th	347	Pre-K–8th	7.8
33	Polo Ridge Elementary 588 students · Kindergarten–5th	588	Kindergarten–5th	7.8
34	Croft Community School 405 students · Pre-K–5th	405	Pre-K–5th	7.8
35	Park Road Montessori 506 students · Pre-K–6th	506	Pre-K–6th	7.7
36	Mallard Creek Elementary 520 students · Kindergarten–5th	520	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
37	River Gate Elementary 721 students · Kindergarten–5th	721	Kindergarten–5th	7.7
38	Rama Road Elementary 540 students · Pre-K–5th	540	Pre-K–5th	7.6
39	McKee Road Elementary 511 students · Kindergarten–5th	511	Kindergarten–5th	7.6
40	Beverly Woods Elementary 649 students · Kindergarten–5th	649	Kindergarten–5th	7.5
41	J. H. Gunn Elementary 611 students · Kindergarten–5th	611	Kindergarten–5th	7.5
42	Oakdale Elementary 432 students · Kindergarten–5th	432	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
43	Sharon Elementary 704 students · Kindergarten–5th	704	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
44	Highland Creek Elementary 472 students · Kindergarten–5th	472	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
45	Whitewater Academy 785 students · Pre-K–5th	785	Pre-K–5th	7.4
46	Lake Wylie Elementary 584 students · Pre-K–5th	584	Pre-K–5th	7.3
47	Cotswold Elementary 326 students · 3rd–5th	326	3rd–5th	7.3
48	Highland Renaissance Academy 403 students · Pre-K–5th	403	Pre-K–5th	7.3
49	Ballantyne Elementary 989 students · Kindergarten–5th	989	Kindergarten–5th	7.3
50	Oakhurst STEAM Academy 522 students · Kindergarten–5th	522	Kindergarten–5th	7.3
51	Olde Providence Elementary 694 students · Kindergarten–5th	694	Kindergarten–5th	7.2
52	South Academy of International Languages 1,227 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,227	Kindergarten–8th	7.2
53	Lebanon Road Elementary 535 students · Pre-K–5th	535	Pre-K–5th	7.2
54	Windsor Park Elementary 459 students · Pre-K–5th	459	Pre-K–5th	7.1
55	Berryhill School 421 students · Pre-K–8th	421	Pre-K–8th	7.0
56	Clear Creek Elementary 443 students · Pre-K–5th	443	Pre-K–5th	7.0
57	Providence Spring Elementary 596 students · Kindergarten–5th	596	Kindergarten–5th	7.0
58	Palisades Park Elementary 929 students · Kindergarten–5th	929	Kindergarten–5th	7.0
59	Idlewild Elementary 869 students · Pre-K–5th	869	Pre-K–5th	6.9
60	Marie G Davis School 334 students · Kindergarten–8th	334	Kindergarten–8th	6.9
61	First Ward Creative Arts Academy 447 students · Kindergarten–5th	447	Kindergarten–5th	6.8
62	Endhaven Elementary 756 students · Pre-K–5th	756	Pre-K–5th	6.8
63	Chantilly Montessori 314 students · Pre-K–6th	314	Pre-K–6th	6.8
64	Thomasboro Academy 550 students · Kindergarten–8th	550	Kindergarten–8th	6.7
65	Greenway Park Elementary 544 students · Pre-K–5th	544	Pre-K–5th	6.7
66	Hawk Ridge Elementary 801 students · Pre-K–5th	801	Pre-K–5th	6.7
67	Elon Park Elementary 822 students · Kindergarten–5th	822	Kindergarten–5th	6.6
68	Mallard Creek STEM Academy 952 students · Kindergarten–8th	952	Kindergarten–8th	6.5
69	Movement Charter School 745 students · Kindergarten–8th	745	Kindergarten–8th	6.4
70	Telra Institute 551 students · Kindergarten–8th	551	Kindergarten–8th	6.4
71	Reedy Creek Elementary 881 students · Pre-K–5th	881	Pre-K–5th	6.4
72	David Cox Road Elementary 678 students · Pre-K–5th	678	Pre-K–5th	6.3
73	Dilworth Elem Sedgefield Campus 388 students · Pre-K–2nd	388	Pre-K–2nd	6.3
74	Berewick Elementary 771 students · Pre-K–5th	771	Pre-K–5th	6.3
75	Albemarle Road Elementary 719 students · Kindergarten–5th	719	Kindergarten–5th	6.2
76	KIPP Charlotte 932 students · Kindergarten–8th	932	Kindergarten–8th	6.0
77	Charles H. Parker Academic Center 489 students · Kindergarten–5th	489	Kindergarten–5th	6.0
78	Bruns Avenue Elementary 360 students · Pre-K–5th	360	Pre-K–5th	6.0
79	Winding Springs Elementary 770 students · Pre-K–5th	770	Pre-K–5th	6.0
80	Billingsville Elementary 392 students · Kindergarten–2nd	392	Kindergarten–2nd	5.9
81	Niner University Elementary 133 students · Kindergarten–5th	133	Kindergarten–5th	5.8
82	Movement School Eastland 502 students · Kindergarten–4th	502	Kindergarten–4th	5.8
83	Newell Elementary 574 students · Kindergarten–5th	574	Kindergarten–5th	5.8
84	Hornets Nest Elementary 586 students · Pre-K–5th	586	Pre-K–5th	5.8
85	Walter G. Byers School 320 students · Pre-K–8th	320	Pre-K–8th	5.8
86	Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy 398 students · Kindergarten–8th	398	Kindergarten–8th	5.7
87	Briarwood Academy 687 students · Pre-K–5th	687	Pre-K–5th	5.7
88	Irwin Academic Center 381 students · Kindergarten–5th	381	Kindergarten–5th	5.5
89	Pinewood Elementary 576 students · Pre-K–5th	576	Pre-K–5th	5.5
90	Winterfield Elementary 459 students · Pre-K–5th	459	Pre-K–5th	5.5
91	United Community School 252 students · Kindergarten–8th	252	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
92	Unity Classical Charter School 763 students · Kindergarten–8th	763	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
93	East Voyager Academy of Charlotte 175 students · Kindergarten–8th	175	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
94	University Meadows Elementary 750 students · Pre-K–5th	750	Pre-K–5th	5.0
95	Joseph W Grier Academy 593 students · Pre-K–5th	593	Pre-K–5th	5.0
96	Hickory Grove Elementary 597 students · Pre-K–5th	597	Pre-K–5th	4.8
97	American Leadership Academy Charlotte 132 students · Kindergarten–6th	132	Kindergarten–6th	4.7
98	Steele Creek Preparatory Academy 407 students · Kindergarten–8th	407	Kindergarten–8th	4.5
99	Merry Oaks International Academy 632 students · Pre-K–5th	632	Pre-K–5th	4.5
100	Starmount Academy of Excellence 474 students · Pre-K–5th	474	Pre-K–5th	4.5
101	Lawrence Orr Elementary 749 students · Pre-K–5th	749	Pre-K–5th	4.5
102	Gov's Village STEM (Lower) 807 students · Pre-K–4th	807	Pre-K–4th	4.3
103	Mountain Island Lake Academy 802 students · Pre-K–8th	802	Pre-K–8th	4.2
104	Stoney Creek Elementary 732 students · Kindergarten–5th	732	Kindergarten–5th	4.2
105	Huntingtowne Farms Elementary 829 students · Pre-K–5th	829	Pre-K–5th	4.0
106	River Oaks Academy 570 students · Pre-K–5th	570	Pre-K–5th	4.0
107	Nations Ford Elementary 608 students · Pre-K–5th	608	Pre-K–5th	3.9
108	Movement School Southwest 233 students · Kindergarten–2nd	233	Kindergarten–2nd	3.7
109	Devonshire Elementary 563 students · Kindergarten–5th	563	Kindergarten–5th	3.7
110	Reid Park Academy 342 students · Pre-K–5th	342	Pre-K–5th	3.7
111	Hidden Valley Elementary 828 students · Pre-K–5th	828	Pre-K–5th	3.2
112	South Pine Academy 727 students · Pre-K–5th	727	Pre-K–5th	2.7
113	VERITAS Community School CFA 147 students · Kindergarten–8th	147	Kindergarten–8th	1.5
Private Schools 20 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 441 students · Kindergarten–8th	441	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
2	BROOKSTONE SCHOOLS Private 207 students · Kindergarten–8th	207	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
3	GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 40 students · Pre-K–5th	40	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
4	CHARLOTTE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 312 students · Pre-K–8th	312	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	PALISADES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 184 students · Pre-K–8th	184	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	CROSSWAY ACADEMY Private 99 students · Kindergarten–8th	99	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
7	ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 66 students · Kindergarten–8th	66	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
8	CHARLOTTE JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Private 129 students · Kindergarten–5th	129	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
9	SEDGEFIELD SCHOOL Private 52 students · Pre-K–6th	52	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
10	CEDARWOOD ACADEMY Private 37 students · Pre-K–7th	37	Pre-K–7th	Not Rated
11	ST ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 253 students · Pre-K–5th	253	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
12	ST MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 660 students · Kindergarten–5th	660	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
13	FRIENDSHIP DAY SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES & THE ARTS Private 77 students · Kindergarten–4th	77	Kindergarten–4th	Not Rated
14	BEREAN JR ACADEMY Private 37 students · Kindergarten–5th	37	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
15	KIDS R KIDS ACADEMY AT BLAKENEY Private 13 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	13	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
16	CYZNER INSTITUTE Private 25 students · Pre-K–7th	25	Pre-K–7th	Not Rated
17	KIDDIE ACADEMY OF CHARLOTTE-BLAKENEY Private 14 students · Pre-K–TK	14	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
18	TEACHING ACHIEVING STUDENTS ACADEMY Private 27 students · Kindergarten–8th	27	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
19	CHRIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Private 24 students · Pre-K–TK	24	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
20	CHARLOTTE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 14 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	14	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

26 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Coulwood STEM Academy 609 students · 6th–8th	609	6th–8th	8.5
2	Sedgefield Middle 484 students · 6th–8th	484	6th–8th	8.3
3	McClintock Middle 1,007 students · 6th–8th	1,007	6th–8th	7.2
4	Whitewater Middle 725 students · 6th–8th	725	6th–8th	7.1
5	Wilson STEM Academy 374 students · 6th–8th	374	6th–8th	7.1
6	Carmel Middle 1,050 students · 6th–8th	1,050	6th–8th	6.8
7	Community House Middle 1,412 students · 6th–8th	1,412	6th–8th	6.8
8	Jay M. Robinson Middle 1,330 students · 6th–8th	1,330	6th–8th	6.0
9	Northridge Middle 1,046 students · 6th–8th	1,046	6th–8th	5.9
10	South Charlotte Middle 821 students · 6th–8th	821	6th–8th	5.7
11	Kennedy Middle 953 students · 6th–8th	953	6th–8th	5.7
12	Eastway Middle 805 students · 6th–8th	805	6th–8th	5.4
13	Piedmont Middle School 1,130 students · 6th–8th	1,130	6th–8th	5.3
14	Quail Hollow Middle 1,074 students · 6th–8th	1,074	6th–8th	5.1
15	Randolph Middle 1,176 students · 6th–8th	1,176	6th–8th	5.0
16	Gov's Village STEM (Upper) 671 students · 5th–8th	671	5th–8th	5.0
17	James Martin Middle 691 students · 6th–8th	691	6th–8th	4.9
18	Ranson Middle 733 students · 6th–8th	733	6th–8th	4.5
19	Albemarle Road Middle 934 students · 6th–8th	934	6th–8th	4.4
20	Ridge Road Middle 905 students · 6th–8th	905	6th–8th	4.3
21	Southwest Middle School 1,287 students · 6th–8th	1,287	6th–8th	3.9
22	Martin Luther King Jr Middle 899 students · 6th–8th	899	6th–8th	3.9
23	Alexander Graham Middle 1,202 students · 6th–8th	1,202	6th–8th	3.4
Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	FUSION CHARLOTTE Private 149 students · 6th–6th	149	6th–6th	Not Rated
2	HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL Private 936 students · 6th–8th	936	6th–8th	Not Rated

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CORNERSTONE ADVENTIST ACADEMY Private

12 students · 1st–8th

Not Rated

High Schools

35 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Williams Secondary Montessori 362 students · 7th–12th	362	7th–12th	7.9
2	Northwest School of the Arts 1,008 students · 6th–12th	1,008	6th–12th	6.7
3	West Charlotte High School 1,674 students · 9th–12th	1,674	9th–12th	6.7
4	Char Eng Early College-UNCC 316 students · 9th–UG	316	9th–UG	6.5
5	Harper Middle College High 153 students · 11th–UG	153	11th–UG	6.3
6	Providence High School 2,126 students · 9th–12th	2,126	9th–12th	6.2
7	Phillip O Berry Academy of Technology 1,533 students · 9th–12th	1,533	9th–12th	6.1
8	Ardrey Kell High School 3,605 students · 9th–12th	3,605	9th–12th	6.0
9	Central Piedmont Early College 178 students · 9th–UG	178	9th–UG	5.9
10	Stewart Creek High 335 students · 9th–12th	335	9th–12th	5.6
11	Military and Global Leadership 116 students · 9th–12th	116	9th–12th	5.6
12	Turning Point Academy 123 students · 9th–12th	123	9th–12th	5.5
13	East Mecklenburg High School 2,372 students · 9th–12th	2,372	9th–12th	5.4
14	Harding University High School 1,233 students · 9th–12th	1,233	9th–12th	5.4
15	Olympic High School 1,500 students · 9th–12th	1,500	9th–12th	5.4
16	Cato Middle College High School 194 students · 11th–UG	194	11th–UG	5.4
17	Hawthorne Academy of Health Sciences 253 students · 9th–12th	253	9th–12th	5.2
18	Myers Park High School 3,430 students · 9th–12th	3,430	9th–12th	5.0
19	South Mecklenburg High School 3,244 students · 9th–12th	3,244	9th–12th	4.9
20	Charlotte Teacher Early College 198 students · 9th–UG	198	9th–UG	4.7
21	Independence High School 2,020 students · 9th–12th	2,020	9th–12th	4.5
22	Commonwealth High 315 students · 9th–12th	315	9th–12th	4.4
23	Mallard Creek High School 2,099 students · 9th–12th	2,099	9th–12th	4.4
24	Charlotte Secondary 174 students · 6th–12th	174	6th–12th	4.2
25	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School 912 students · 5th–12th	912	5th–12th	4.2

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26	West Mecklenburg High School 1,287 students · 9th–12th	1,287	9th–12th	4.0
27	Julius L. Chambers High School 2,316 students · 9th–12th	2,316	9th–12th	3.6
28	Cochrane Collegiate Academy 851 students · 6th–12th	851	6th–12th	3.5
29	Garinger High School 1,803 students · 9th–12th	1,803	9th–12th	3.1
30	Palisades High School 2,241 students · 9th–12th	2,241	9th–12th	—
Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	PHILIPS ACADEMY Private 47 students · 6th–12th	47	6th–12th	Not Rated
2	FUSION ACADEMY AND LEARNING CENTER - CHARLOTTE Private 47 students · 6th–12th	47	6th–12th	Not Rated
3	TRINITY CHRISTIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 89 students · 8th–12th	89	8th–12th	Not Rated
4	CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Private 1,171 students · 9th–12th	1,171	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	EMERALD SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Private 23 students · 9th–12th	23	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

31 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Jackson Day School 919 students · Kindergarten–12th	919	Kindergarten–12th	7.1
2	Metro School 238 students · Pre-K–12th	238	Pre-K–12th	7.0
3	Pioneer Springs Community School 567 students · Kindergarten–12th	567	Kindergarten–12th	6.5
4	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy 78 students · Kindergarten–12th	78	Kindergarten–12th	6.0
5	Corvian Community School 1,284 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,284	Kindergarten–12th	5.8
6	Bradford Preparatory School 1,534 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,534	Kindergarten–12th	5.5
7	Sugar Creek Charter 1,573 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,573	Kindergarten–12th	5.3
8	TMSA Charlotte 745 students · Kindergarten–12th	745	Kindergarten–12th	3.4
9	Charlotte Lab School 1,002 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,002	Kindergarten–12th	3.3
Private Schools 22 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	UNITED FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 141 students · Pre-K–12th	141	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	CHRIST CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF CHARLOTTE Private 148 students · Kindergarten–12th	148	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
3	CHARLOTTE ISLAMIC ACADEMY Private 138 students · Pre-K–12th	138	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	BRTISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHARLOTTE Private 143 students · Pre-K–12th	143	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
5	INTELLICOR INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Private 206 students · Pre-K–12th	206	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	THE JOHN CROSLAND SCHOOL Private 77 students · 1st–12th	77	1st–12th	Not Rated
7	THE FLETCHER SCHOOL Private 283 students · 1st–12th	283	1st–12th	Not Rated
8	NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 166 students · Pre-K–12th	166	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
9	OMNI MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 135 students · Pre-K–9th	135	Pre-K–9th	Not Rated
10	MANUS ACADEMY Private 60 students · 4th–12th	60	4th–12th	Not Rated
11	PROVIDENCE DAY SCHOOL Private 1,820 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,820	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
12	ALC MOSAIC (MOSAIC SCHOOL) Private 75 students · UG–UG	75	UG–UG	Not Rated
13	THE NEST ACADEMY Private 33 students · 2nd–12th	33	2nd–12th	Not Rated
14	VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTER SCHOOL Private 168 students · Kindergarten–12th	168	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
15	CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Private 1,727 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,727	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
16	KENT ACADEMY Private 30 students · Kindergarten–12th	30	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

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17	CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 1,150 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,150	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
18	CHARLOTTE LATIN SCHOOL Private 1,514 students · Pre-K–12th	1,514	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
19	CHARLOTTE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Private 64 students · Kindergarten–12th	64	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
20	EPIPHANY SCHOOL OF CHARLOTTE Private 19 students · 4th–9th	19	4th–9th	Not Rated
21	FAITH BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 13 students · Kindergarten–11th	13	Kindergarten–11th	Not Rated
22	BRISBANE ACADEMY Private 25 students · Pre-K–12th	25	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina · 225 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 24 ZIP codes

Median Income

$90,836

Median Home Value

$434,954

Median Rent

$1,534/mo

Population

962,267

College Educated

51%

Homeownership

52%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Community Profile

Charlotte has a median household income of $90,836. It is a well-educated community where 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $434,954, with a median rent of $1,534/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.3%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: North Carolina
Total Schools: 225
Elementary: 133
Middle: 26
High: 35
Districts: 26
Avg Rating: 6.3/10

Resources

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School Districts (26)

Sugar Creek Charter

1 school · 1,573 students

Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

1 school · 398 students

KIPP: Charlotte

1 school · 932 students

Charlotte Secondary School

1 school · 174 students

Corvian Community School

1 school · 1,284 students

ALA Charlotte

1 school · 132 students

Bradford Preparatory School

1 school · 1,534 students

Pioneer Springs Community School

1 school · 567 students

United Community School

1 school · 252 students

Stewart Creek High School

1 school · 335 students

Commonwealth High School

1 school · 315 students

Charlotte Lab School

1 school · 1,002 students

The Math and Science Academy of Charlott

1 school · 745 students

VERITAS Community School

1 school · 147 students

Unity Classical Charter School

1 school · 763 students

Mallard Creek STEM Academy

1 school · 952 students

Movement Charter School

1 school · 745 students

East Voyager Academy

1 school · 175 students

Jackson Day School

1 school · 919 students

Niner University Elementary School

1 school · 133 students

Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy

1 school · 836 students

Steele Creek Preparatory Academy

1 school · 407 students

Movement School Eastland

1 school · 502 students

Telra Institute

1 school · 551 students

Movement School Southwest

1 school · 233 students

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

184 schools · 144,116 students

Nearby Cities

Pineville (3 schools)

9 mi

Matthews (17 schools)

10 mi

Mathews (1 school)

10 mi

Mint Hill (4 schools)

9 mi

Weddington (2 schools)

12 mi

Stallings (1 school)

11 mi

Huntersville (23 schools)

14 mi

Marvin (1 school)

14 mi

Harrisburg (5 schools)

Mount Holly (4 schools)

14 mi

Indian Trail (11 schools)

14 mi

Waxhaw (12 schools)

17 mi

Mcadenville (1 school)

15 mi

Other Major Cities in North Carolina

Top metros statewide by school count.

Raleigh 138 schools Greensboro 95 schools Durham 94 schools Fayetteville 85 schools Winston-salem 77 schools

Featured Rankings

See our in-depth rankings with interactive maps, score breakdowns, and school spotlights.

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Charlotte, North Carolina

How many schools are in Charlotte, North Carolina?

Charlotte has 225 schools, including 175 public and 50 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Charlotte, North Carolina?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Charlotte is 6.3 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Charlotte, North Carolina?

The top-ranked school in Charlotte on MySchoolScout is Charlotte East Language Academy with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Charlotte, North Carolina?

The top-ranked elementary school in Charlotte on MySchoolScout is Charlotte East Language Academy with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Charlotte, North Carolina?

The top-ranked middle school in Charlotte on MySchoolScout is Coulwood Stem Academy with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best high school in Charlotte, North Carolina?

The top-ranked high school in Charlotte on MySchoolScout is Williams Secondary Montessori with a composite score of 7.9/10.

How many school districts serve Charlotte, North Carolina?

Charlotte is served by 26 school districts: Sugar Creek Charter, Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy, Kipp: Charlotte, Charlotte Secondary School, Corvian Community School, Ala Charlotte, Bradford Preparatory School, Pioneer Springs Community School, United Community School, Stewart Creek High School, Commonwealth High School, Charlotte Lab School, The Math and Science Academy of Charlott, Veritas Community School, Unity Classical Charter School, Mallard Creek Stem Academy, Movement Charter School, East Voyager Academy, Jackson Day School, Niner University Elementary School, Southwest Charlotte Stem Academy, Steele Creek Preparatory Academy, Movement School Eastland, Telra Institute, Movement School Southwest, Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools.

What is the education level in Charlotte, North Carolina?

According to Census data, 51% of adults in Charlotte have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Charlotte, North Carolina?

The median household income in Charlotte is approximately $90,836 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Charlotte, North Carolina?

Yes, Charlotte has 50 private schools alongside 175 public schools. The top-rated private school is United Faith Christian Academy with a score of 9.2/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Charlotte, North Carolina?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Charlotte is 15.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Charlotte, North Carolina?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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