2024 Best Public Elementary Schools in the Charlotte Area

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

CHARLOTTE, NC,

K-8,

15 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Having been at the school since its inception and assisting in many ways from start-up fundraising, marketing, assisting in the classroom and coaching, I can tell you that the Scholars’ Academy is a....

Read 15 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 398,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Gold Hill Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Fort Mill School District, SC,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 894,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Pleasant Knoll Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Fort Mill School District, SC,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The teachers and staff at PKES are very welcoming and always make time to talk to us about our kid's progress in school! They have pushed my kids to become critical thinkers and risk takers by....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 810,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Orchard Park Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Fort Mill School District, SC,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 735,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Doby's Bridge Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Fort Mill School District, SC,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 717,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Tega Cay Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Fort Mill School District, SC,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says It’s a great school! Teachers are friendly and active in child’s learning. There are lots of community activities..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 705,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Fort Mill Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Fort Mill School District, SC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 745,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Socrates Academy

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

MATTHEWS, NC,

K-9,

19 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says After reading some of these reviews it is absolutely absurd that you would think this isn't the best school you could send your kid to. Not only is it academically the best school I've ever seen, not....

Read 19 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 824,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Lake Norman Charter School

Public School,

HUNTERSVILLE, NC,

K-12,

274 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I spent eight years at LNC and made great friends and even greater memories. The sporting events are always fun to attend, especially with the Knightmare student section. The majority of teachers are....

Read 274 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 2,209,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Sugar Creek Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Fort Mill School District, SC,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 776,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Riverview Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Fort Mill School District, SC,

PK, K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Our children love coming to school. They are constantly challenged. Very impressed with teachers and administration..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 601,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Community School of Davidson

Public School,

DAVIDSON, NC,

K-12,

77 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Community School of Davidson has the best teachers I have ever had, they truly care about you and they go out of their way to help you. For example I had emailed a teacher at 10:30 pm, and I didn't....

Read 77 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,475,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Marvin Elementary School

Union County Public Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 747,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Springfield Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Fort Mill School District, SC,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 784,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Pine Lake Preparatory School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

MOORESVILLE, NC,

K-12,

137 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I have attended Pine Lake Preparatory ever since I was in 3rd grade ad the experience was nothing but incredible. The staff has always treated everyone with respect and kindness. The school itself is....

Read 137 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,869,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Crowders Creek Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Clover School District, SC,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Recommend to any elementary student or soon to be. This is a great school, my little sister loves it here!.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,071,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Oakridge Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Clover School District, SC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 808,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Weddington Elementary School

Union County Public Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 675,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Rea View Elementary School

Union County Public Schools, NC,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 615,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Rocky River Elementary School

Mooresville Graded School District, NC,

PK, K-3,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Amazing school, amazing staff... Both of my kids have adored their time at Rocky River. Tons of great resources, fully digital school, access beyond measure. Could not be happier !.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 557,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Sandy Ridge Elementary School

Union County Public Schools, NC,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 595,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Antioch Elementary School

Union County Public Schools, NC,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says This school give a very healthy environment to my kid in grooming her for the world and keeps her curiosity alive. Even if there are around 30 kids in her class room she get proper attention from her....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 843,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#23 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Wesley Chapel Elementary School

Union County Public Schools, NC,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 666,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#24 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail

Public School,

INDIAN TRAIL, NC,

K-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says My experience at UPA has been nothing but positive. All of the admin staff is very supportive and will help you with anything that you need. They work hard to make UPA the best they can. They give....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,047,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#25 Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlotte Area.

Cox Mill Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Cabarrus County Schools, NC,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says The school was very good with its academics, I just wish it had more clubs and involment outside of the classroom..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,044,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,