Polo Ridge Elementary

Polo Ridge Elementary serves 588 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Charlotte's affluent southwest corridor. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1 and 38 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains manageable class sizes that support personalized attention. Academic excellence defines this elementary school, earning an impressive 8.6 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 75th among North Carolina's 2,661 elementary schools, placing it in the 97th percentile statewide.

Students demonstrate exceptional proficiency across core subjects, with 88% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, while an outstanding 94% achieve proficiency in mathematics. The school's strong academic performance reflects its community context within the 28277 zip code area. This neighborhood represents one of Charlotte's more prosperous areas, with a median household income of $117,369 and median home values reaching $460,500.

The community's commitment to education is evident in its demographics, where 66% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the poverty rate remains low at just 4.2%. Located on Tom Short Road within Mecklenburg County, Polo Ridge Elementary sits in a large city setting that combines suburban tranquility with urban conveniences, serving families who prioritize educational excellence in a well-established, professionally-oriented community.