Best Elementary Schools in the Charlotte, NC Area

Are you looking for information on the top public elementary schools in the Charlotte area? Below you'll find rankings on some of the best Charlotte-area elementary schools including Weddington Elementary School, Providence Spring Elementary School, Sandy Ridge Elementary School, and Elon Park Elementary School. We also have data to help you compare such top traditional public elementary schools to the area's best charter schools including Metrolina Regional Scholars' Academy, Lake Norman Charter School, Community School of Davidson, and Corvian Community School.

The list below is not meant be used as a definitive guide to which Charlotte-area elementary school would be best for any individual child. For schools that are close to one another in rankings, differences in available data are in most cases very small.

Top Elementary Schools in the Charlotte Area

Rank	School Name	City	School Type	Grades Served
1	Weddington Elementary School	Matthews, NC	Regular	PK-5
2	Providence Spring Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
3	Sandy Ridge Elementary School	Waxhaw, NC	Regular	PK-5
4	Elon Park Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
5	New Town Elementary School	Waxhaw, NC	Regular	PK-5
6	Polo Ridge Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
7	Metrolina Regional Scholars' Academy	Charlotte, NC	Charter	K-8
8	Antioch Elementary School	Matthews, NC	Regular	K-5
9	Lake Norman Charter School	Huntersville, NC	Charter	K-12
10	Rea View Elementary School	Waxhaw, NC	Regular	K-5
11	Dilworth Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
12	McKee Road Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
13	Rock Springs Elementary School	Denver, NC	Regular	PK-5
14	Selwyn Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
15	Hawk Ridge Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
16	Elizabeth Lane Elementary School	Matthews, NC	Regular	K-5
17	Beverly Woods Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
18	Irwin Academic Center	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
19	Park Road Montessori School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-6
20	Cox Mill Elementary School	Concord, NC	Regular	K-5
21	Huntersville Elementary School	Huntersville, NC	Regular	K-5
22	Waddell Language Academy	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-8
23	Bain Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
24	Grand Oak Elementary School	Huntersville, NC	Regular	K-5
25	Socrates Academy	Matthews, NC	Charter	K-8
26	Woodland Heights Elementary School	Mooresville, NC	Regular	PK-5
27	Corvian Community School	Charlotte, NC	Charter	K-8
28	Chantilly Montessori School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-6
29	Marvin Elementary School	Marvin, NC	Regular	PK-5
30	St James Elementary School	Denver, NC	Regular	PK-5
31	J.V. Washam Elementary School	Cornelius, NC	Regular	K-5
32	Olde Providence Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
33	Sharon Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
34	Mountain Island Charter School	Mt. Holly, NC	Charter	K-12
35	Union Academy	Monroe, NC	Charter	K-12
36	Central Elementary School	Statesville, NC	Regular	PK-5
37	Harrisburg Elementary School	Harrisburg, NC	Regular	K-5
38	Highland Mill Montessori Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-6
39	Ballantyne Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
40	Kensington Elementary School	Waxhaw, NC	Regular	PK-5
41	Catawba Springs Elementary School	Denver, NC	Regular	PK-5
42	Rocky River Elementary School	Mooresville, NC	Regular	PK-3
43	Belmont Central Elementary School	Belmont, NC	Regular	2-5
44	Mountain View Elementary School	Hickory, NC	Regular	PK-6
45	W R Odell Elementary School	Concord, NC	Regular	3-5
46	Davidson Elementary School	Davidson, NC	Regular	K-5
47	Unionville Elementary School	Monroe, NC	Regular	PK-5
48	Shuford Elementary School	Conover, NC	Regular	PK-5
49	Lake Norman Elementary School	Mooresville, NC	Regular	PK-5
50	Stallings Elementary School	Stallings, NC	Regular	PK-5
51	Cool Spring Elementary School	Cleveland, NC	Regular	PK-5
52	Lincoln Charter School	Denver, NC	Charter	K-12
53	Park View Elementary School	Mooresville, NC	Regular	K-3
54	Wesley Chapel Elementary School	Monroe, NC	Regular	K-5
55	John M. Morehead STEM Academy	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-8
56	Community School of Davidson	Davidson, NC	Charter	K-12
57	Poplin Elementary School	Indian Trail, NC	Regular	PK-5
58	South Elementary School	Mooresville, NC	Regular	PK-3
59	Palisades Park Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
60	Piedmont Community Charter School	Gastonia, NC	Charter	K-12
61	Cornelius Elementary School	Cornelius, NC	Regular	K-5
62	W A Bess Elementary School	Gastonia, NC	Regular	PK-5
63	Sardis Elementary School	Monroe, NC	Regular	PK-5
64	Torrence Creek Elementary School	Huntersville, NC	Regular	K-5
65	Union Elementary School	Vale, NC	Regular	K-5
66	Matthews Elementary School	Matthews, NC	Regular	PK-5
67	Bostian Elementary School	China Grove, NC	Regular	K-5
68	Indian Trail Elementary School	Indian Trail, NC	Regular	PK-5
69	Sharon Elementary School	Statesville, NC	Regular	PK-5
70	New Hope Elementary School	Gastonia, NC	Regular	K-5
71	Sherrills Ford Elementary School	Sherrills Ford, NC	Regular	K-6
72	Aquadale Elementary School	Norwood, NC	Regular	PK-5
73	Rocky River Elementary School	Monroe, NC	Regular	PK-5
74	Highland Creek Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
75	Pumpkin Center Intermediate School	Lincolnton, NC	Regular	3-5
76	Collinswood Language Academy	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-8
77	Endhaven Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
78	Queen's Grant Community School	Mint Hill, NC	Charter	K-12
79	Fairview Elementary School	Monroe, NC	Regular	PK-5
80	Oakwood Elementary School	Hickory, NC	Regular	PK-5
81	Langtree Charter Academy	Mooresville, NC	Charter	K-12
82	Barnette Elementary School	Huntersville, NC	Regular	PK-5
83	Barringer Academic Center	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
84	Western Union Elementary School	Waxhaw, NC	Regular	PK-5
85	Patriots Elementary School	Concord, NC	Regular	K-5
86	Startown Elementary School	Newton, NC	Regular	PK-6
87	Lakeshore Elementary School	Mooresville, NC	Regular	PK-5
88	W M Jenkins Elementary School	Hickory, NC	Regular	PK-5
89	New Salem Elementary School	Marshville, NC	Regular	PK-5
90	Bradford Preparatory School	Charlotte, NC	Charter	K-11
91	Sun Valley Elementary School	Monroe, NC	Regular	PK-5
92	Cotswold Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
93	Balls Creek Elementary School	Newton, NC	Regular	PK-6
94	Coddle Creek Elementary School	Mooresville, NC	Regular	PK-5
95	East Mooresville Intermediate School	Mooresville, NC	Regular	4-6
96	Myers Park Traditional Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
97	Elizabeth Traditional Elementary	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
98	Porter Ridge Elementary School	Indian Trail, NC	Regular	PK-5
99	Waxhaw Elementary School	Waxhaw, NC	Regular	PK-5
100	Pineville Elementary School	Pineville, NC	Regular	K-5
101	American Renaissance School	Statesville, NC	Charter	K-8
102	Badin Elementary School	Badin, NC	Regular	K-5
103	Clyde Campbell Elementary School	Hickory, NC	Regular	K-6
104	Harmony Elementary School	Harmony, NC	Regular	PK-5
105	Oaklawn Language Academy	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-8
106	Hemby Bridge Elementary School	Indian Trail, NC	Regular	PK-5
107	Shamrock Gardens Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
108	Trillium Springs Montessori	Huntersville, NC	Regular	PK-6
109	McAlpine Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
110	Shiloh Elementary School	Monroe, NC	Regular	PK-5
111	Faith Elementary School	Faith, NC	Regular	K-5
112	Snow Creek Elementary School	Hickory, NC	Regular	PK-6
113	Childers Elementary School	Lincolnton, NC	Regular	PK-5
114	Shepherd Elementary School	Mooresville, NC	Regular	PK-5
115	Clear Creek Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
116	Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Mount Pleasant, NC	Regular	K-5
117	Eastover Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
118	Mooresville Intermediate School	Mooresville, NC	Regular	4-6
119	North Brook Elementary School	Vale, NC	Regular	PK-5
120	Pitts School Road Elementary School	Concord, NC	Regular	K-5
121	Coltrane-Webb Elementary School	Concord, NC	Regular	K-5
122	Love Memorial Elementary School	Lincolnton, NC	Regular	PK-5
123	Rock Rest Elementary School	Monroe, NC	Regular	PK-5
124	Troutman Elementary School	Troutman, NC	Regular	PK-5
125	Winget Park Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
126	Charles E Boger Elementary School	Kannapolis, NC	Regular	K-5
127	Longview Elementary School	Hickory, NC	Regular	3-5
128	Catawba Heights Elementary School	Belmont, NC	Regular	PK-5
129	Union Elementary School	Wingate, NC	Regular	PK-5
130	Pinewood Elementary School	Mount Holly, NC	Regular	PK-5
131	River Gate Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
132	Smithfield Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
133	Idlewild Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
134	Crown Point Elementary School	Matthews, NC	Regular	K-5
135	A T Allen Elementary School	Concord, NC	Regular	K-5
136	Carr Elementary School	Dallas, NC	Regular	PK-5
137	Cherryville Elementary School	Cherryville, NC	Regular	PK-3
138	Morgan Elementary School	Gold Hill, NC	Regular	PK-5
139	Iron Station Elementary School	Iron Station, NC	Regular	PK-5
140	Cabarrus Charter Academy	Concord, NC	Charter	K-11
141	Robinson Elementary School	Gastonia, NC	Regular	PK-5
142	Charles H Tuttle Elementary School	Maiden, NC	Regular	K-6
143	Lansdowne Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
144	Rankin Elementary School	Mount Holly, NC	Regular	PK-5
145	Locust Elementary School	Locust, NC	Regular	K-5
146	Carolina International School	Concord, NC	Charter	K-12
147	Mt Ulla Elementary School	Mount Ulla, NC	Regular	K-5
148	Blackburn Elementary School	Newton, NC	Regular	K-6
149	R Brown McAllister Elementary School	Concord, NC	Regular	K-5
150	Celeste Henkel Elementary School	Statesville, NC	Regular	PK-5
151	Wingate Elementary School	Wingate, NC	Regular	PK-5
152	Enochville Elementary School	China Grove, NC	Regular	K-5
153	Lowell Elementary School	Lowell, NC	Regular	K-5
154	Joseph W Grier Academy	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
155	Reedy Creek Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
156	Croft Community Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
157	Viewmont Elementary School	Hickory, NC	Regular	PK-5
158	Chapel Grove Elementary School	Gastonia, NC	Regular	PK-5
159	Stanfield Elementary School	Stanfield, NC	Regular	PK-5
160	Berewick Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
161	Weddington Hills Elementary School	Concord, NC	Regular	K-5
162	Sugar Creek Charter School	Charlotte, NC	Charter	K-12
163	GE Massey Elementary School	Lincolnton, NC	Regular	PK-4
164	Long Creek Elementary School	Huntersville, NC	Regular	PK-5
165	University Park Creative Arts	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
166	Blythe Elementary School	Huntersville, NC	Regular	PK-5
167	McAdenville Elementary School	McAdenville, NC	Regular	K-5
168	S Ray Lowder Elementary School	Lincolnton, NC	Regular	PK-4
169	Carl A Furr Elementary School	Concord, NC	Regular	PK-5
170	Lake Wylie Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
171	Webb A Murray Elementary School	Hickory, NC	Regular	PK-6
172	Blaine Beam Intermediate	Cherryville, NC	Regular	4-5
173	Lebanon Road Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
174	Jackson Park Elementary School	Kannapolis, NC	Regular	K-5
175	Richfield Elementary School	Richfield, NC	Regular	K-5
176	Mountain Island Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-8
177	Mallard Creek Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
178	Pioneer Springs Community School	Charlotte, NC	Charter	K-6
179	Claremont Elementary School	Claremont, NC	Regular	PK-6
180	Windsor Park Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
181	Rockwell Elementary School	Rockwell, NC	Regular	PK-5
182	Costner Elementary School	Dallas, NC	Regular	PK-5
183	Banoak Elementary School	Vale, NC	Regular	K-6
184	Forest Park Elementary School	Kannapolis, NC	Regular	PK-5
185	Greenway Park Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
186	Beverly Hills Elementary School	Concord, NC	Regular	K-5
187	First Ward Arts Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
188	Millbridge Elementary School	China Grove, NC	Regular	K-5
189	River Oaks Academy	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
190	Landis Elementary School	Landis, NC	Regular	PK-5
191	Oxford Elementary School	Claremont, NC	Regular	PK-6
192	Marshville Elementary School	Marshville, NC	Regular	PK-5
193	Granite Quarry Elementary School	Salisbury, NC	Regular	PK-5
194	Steele Creek Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
195	Shive Elementary School	Rockwell, NC	Regular	PK-5
196	Tryon Elementary School	Bessemer City, NC	Regular	PK-5
197	Merry Oaks Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
198	Albemarle Road Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
199	North Belmont Elementary School	Belmont, NC	Regular	PK-5
200	Woodrow Wilson Elementary School	Kannapolis, NC	Regular	PK-5
201	Maiden Elementary School	Maiden, NC	Regular	K-6
202	South Newton Elementary School	Newton, NC	Regular	PK-5
203	Piney Grove Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
204	Scotts Elementary School	Statesville, NC	Regular	PK-5
205	Kiser Elementary School	Stanley, NC	Regular	3-5
206	Fred L Wilson Elementary School	Kannapolis, NC	Regular	K-5
207	Thornton Elementary School	Newton, NC	Regular	PK-5
208	Wolf Meadow Elementary School	Concord, NC	Regular	K-5
209	Prospect Elementary School	Monroe, NC	Regular	K-5
210	Hickory Grove Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
211	Bethel Elementary School	Midland, NC	Regular	K-5
212	Pleasant Ridge Elementary School	Gastonia, NC	Regular	PK-5
213	Lyle Creek Elementary School	Conover, NC	Regular	PK-6
214	Catawba Elementary School	Catawba, NC	Regular	PK-6
215	Berryhill School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-8
216	University Meadows Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
217	Thunderbird Prep	Cornelius, NC	Charter	K-7
218	Rama Road Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
219	Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
220	Paw Creek Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
221	Highland Renaissance Academy	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
222	Central Elementary School	Albemarle, NC	Regular	K-5
223	Nations Ford Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
224	Stoney Creek Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
225	Statesville Road Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
226	Saint Stephens Elementary School	Conover, NC	Regular	PK-6
227	Union Grove Elementary School	Union Grove, NC	Regular	PK-5
228	Shady Brook Elementary School	Kannapolis, NC	Regular	K-5
229	David Cox Road Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
230	East Iredell Elementary School	Statesville, NC	Regular	PK-5
231	Endy Elementary School	Albemarle, NC	Regular	PK-5
232	East Albemarle Elementary School	Albemarle, NC	Regular	K-5
233	China Grove Elementary School	China Grove, NC	Regular	PK-5
234	Gardner Park Elementary School	Gastonia, NC	Regular	PK-5
235	Whitewater Academy	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
236	Hidden Valley Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
237	Success Charter School	Statesville, NC	Charter	K-8
238	J H Gunn Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
239	Third Creek Elementary School	Statesville, NC	Regular	PK-5
240	United Community School	Charlotte, NC	Charter	K-5
241	Norwood Elementary School	Norwood, NC	Regular	K-5
242	Nathaniel Alexander Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
243	Newell Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
244	Devonshire Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
245	Aristotle Preparatory Academy	Charlotte, NC	Charter	K-5
246	Brookside Elementary School	Gastonia, NC	Regular	PK-5
247	Millingport Elementary School	Albemarle, NC	Regular	PK-5
248	Winding Springs Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
249	Sherwood Elementary School	Gastonia, NC	Regular	PK-5
250	Benton Heights Elementary School	Monroe, NC	Regular	PK-5
251	Lingerfeldt Elementary School	Gastonia, NC	Regular	PK-5
252	Isenberg Elementary School	Salisbury, NC	Regular	PK-5
253	Billingsville Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
254	Winecoff Elementary School	Concord, NC	Regular	PK-5
255	Pinewood Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
256	Charlotte Choice Charter School	Charlotte, NC	Charter	K-8
257	Westerly Hills Academy	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-8
258	Rocky River Elementary School	Concord, NC	Regular	PK-5
259	Briarwood Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
260	Walter Bickett Elementary School	Monroe, NC	Regular	PK-5
261	Hornets Nest Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
262	Tuckaseegee Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
263	Ashley Park PreK-8 School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-8
264	Montclaire Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
265	Invest Collegiate	Charlotte, NC	Charter	K-8
266	Sadler Elementary School	Gastonia, NC	Regular	PK-5
267	Reid Park Academy	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-8
268	Knollwood Elementary School	Salisbury, NC	Regular	PK-5
269	Royal Oaks Elementary School	Kannapolis, NC	Regular	K-5
270	Sterling Elementary School	Pineville, NC	Regular	PK-5
271	Oakdale Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-5
272	Druid Hills Academy	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-8
273	Dole Elementary School	Salisbury, NC	Regular	PK-5
274	Bessemer City Central Elementary School	Bessemer City, NC	Regular	3-5
275	Overton Elementary School	Salisbury, NC	Regular	K-5
276	Walter G Byers School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-8
277	Cloverleaf Elementary School	Statesville, NC	Regular	PK-5
278	East Elementary School	Monroe, NC	Regular	PK-5
279	W M Irvin Elementary School	Concord, NC	Regular	PK-5
280	Winterfield Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
281	Sedgefield Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
282	Hurley Elementary School	Salisbury, NC	Regular	PK-5
283	Thomasboro Academy	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-8
284	Woodhill Elementary School	Gastonia, NC	Regular	PK-5
285	H H Beam Elementary School	Gastonia, NC	Regular	PK-5
286	N B Mills Elementary School	Statesville, NC	Regular	PK-5
287	KIPP Charlotte	Charlotte, NC	Charter	K-8
288	Allenbrook Elementary School	Charlotte, NC	Regular	PK-5
289	North Rowan Elementary School	Spencer, NC	Regular	PK-5
290	Bruns Academy	Charlotte, NC	Regular	K-8
291	Koontz Elementary School	Salisbury, NC	Regular	K-5

Rankings for the best elementary schools in the Charlotte area were created independently by Carolina School Hub. The test data for this site was derived from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and South Carolina Department of Education.

You can click on a specific school name above for more information on elementary school test scores, student data and more.

Choosing an Elementary School in the Charlotte Area

When comparing regular Charlotte-area elementary schools to charter and magnet schools, one should keep in mind the differences between charter schools, magnet schools and traditional public schools.

Magnet schools are in most cases alternative public schools that offer a specialized curriculum. At the highest level, North and South Carolina magnet schools and traditional elementary schools tend to be managed by the same entity - the county school superintendent's office. Magnet schools normally can accept students from anywhere in the county in which they are located, and often limit the acceptance pool through a lottery system.

Charter schools, on the other hand, are each independently managed. They tend to accept students not only from the county in which they're located, but surrounding counties as well. Like magnets, charters tend to use a lottery-based acceptance method.

Regular elementary schools are sometimes called "zoned schools," "neighborhood schools" or "zip code schools." This is because they accept students from a limited geographical area - such as a town or a specific set of subdivisions. Regular schools do not tend to use a lottery system. Regular elementary schools are the most common kinds of schools in North and South Carolina.

Which Elementary Schools are Covered in the Charlotte Area

We hope you find the ratings and other information on elementary schools in the Charlotte area to be useful. Elementary Schools on this page were drawn from the following counties:

• Mecklenburg County, NC
• Iredell County, NC
• Catawba County, NC
• Gaston County, NC
• Lincoln County, NC
• Cabarrus County, NC
• Union County, NC
• Stanly County, NC
• Rowan County, NC