Best Elementary Schools in Charlotte, NC (2025-26)

A: 27B: 15C: 25D: 27F: 14

39% of the 108 ranked elementary schools in Charlotte, NC earn an A or B (27 A grades, 15 B, 25 C, 27 D, 14 F), against 46% of elementary schools nationwide. 106 schools meet or beat the proficiency projected from their student context (98% here, 70% nationally), and 76 exceed it. On average 56% of tested students meet the state bar against a projected 34% (national averages: 46% actual, 37% projected).

The biggest overperformers, by actual proficiency above projection: Paw Creek Elementary (75% against 29%, A), Allenbrook Elementary (67% against 22%, B+), Elizabeth Traditional Elem (67% against 28%, B+), Movement School Eastland (52% against 13%, C), Collinswood Language Academy (77% against 39%, A).

Districts with the most schools in the top quarter (the top 27): Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (26).

The largest ranked elementary schools: South Academy Of International Languages (1,223 students, A, #20), Rea Farms Steam Academy (1,109 students, A+, #4), Reedy Creek Elementary (1,007 students, C, #52).

Of the top 25, 10 are magnet schools and 1 is a charter. Selective and specialised schools tend to post high actual scores; the projection column is the fairer comparison for a neighborhood school.

What is the best elementary school in Charlotte, NC?

Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy in Charlotte ranks first among the 108 ranked elementary schools in Charlotte, NC with a SchoolGrade of A+, 98% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 64%.

How are elementary schools in Charlotte, NC ranked?

By SchoolGrade, the 2025-26 model that scores each school's actual test proficiency against the level projected for its student context, then by actual proficiency to break ties. Regular public schools that are open, not fully online and have at least 30 students are ranked; the rest are listed below the table with the reason.

How many elementary schools does Charlotte, NC have?

SchoolGrade grades 112 public elementary schools in Charlotte, NC; 108 are ranked here and 4 are listed as not ranked.