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#180 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 44% of private schools
Palisades Episcopal School
Elementary School · Charlotte, NC
A private elementary school in Charlotte, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
13120 GRAND PALISADES PKWY, Charlotte, NC 28278
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Palisades Episcopal School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,366
Median home value
$413,400
Median rent
$1,736/mo
College educated
56.6%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28278; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 929 | Compare → |
| Tega Cay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 795 | Compare → |
| Lake Pointe AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Unity Classical Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 3.5 mi | 763 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palisades Episcopal School is listed in Charlotte, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Palisades Episcopal School
Palisades Episcopal School is a private elementary school in Charlotte, NC, serving approximately 184 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #180 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palisades Episcopal School
What grades does Palisades Episcopal School serve?
Palisades Episcopal School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Palisades Episcopal School?
Palisades Episcopal School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palisades Episcopal School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palisades Episcopal School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Palisades Episcopal School rank in NC?
Palisades Episcopal School ranks #180 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Palisades Episcopal School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palisades Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Palisades Episcopal School a private school?
Yes, Palisades Episcopal School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Palisades Episcopal School a religious school?
Palisades Episcopal School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Phone
- (704) 583-1825
- Area population (ZIP 28278)
- 36,438
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28278; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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