2019 Best Public Elementary Schools in the Charlotte AreaAbout this List

Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

• Public School
• Charlotte, NC
• K-8
• 8

Alum: Most teachers are easy-going and a delight to talk to, and they make you feel right at home. The student environment is a very interesting one, because there are only two classes in each grade. You see the same people everyday, and even if you're not friends with them, you're still able to talk to them easily.

MRSA very academically challenging and competitive, and that may not be the right environment for some people, but I quite liked it.

The administration changes basically every year, so I don't particularly have much knowledge on that. Food is meh.

Overall, I think MRSA has prepared me well academically. It really does give that step up from your high school peers because you take advanced classes right off the bat, but at the same time you might feel distanced from your classmates because you don't take the same classes as them.

Taking the step to join MRSA is a big one and depending on what you value, that step might be disastrous or life-changingly good.
Read 8 Reviews

• A+

• 375 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Gold Hill Elementary School

• Fort Mill School District, SC
• K-5

• A+

• 810 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pleasant Knoll Elementary School

• Fort Mill School District, SC
• K-5
• 1

Parent: 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 providing STEM lessons with opportunities to collaborate and explore the world around them. The teachers at PKES truly love what they do!
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• A+

• 614 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Community School of Davidson

• Public School
• Davidson, NC
• K-12
• 54

Senior: I have been to four schools throughout my K-12 education. CSD is very unique even among the strange schools I have attended. I love my school for many reasons, but the biggest one is the arts program. Community School of Davidson has an amazing arts program with great teachers and talented students. If I have had a rough day, I know I can look forward to my art class and advance my artistic skill. Academically, CSD is also exceptional. I have had wonderful teachers who are very knowledgeable in their subjects. No school is perfect, but I feel like CSD has helped me grow so much as a student and a person.
Read 54 Reviews

• A+

• 1,371 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverview Elementary School

• Fort Mill School District, SC
• PK, K-5

• A+

• 684 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Doby's Bridge Elementary School

• Fort Mill School District, SC
• K-5

• A

• 765 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orchard Park Elementary School

• Fort Mill School District, SC
• K-5

• A

• 762 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fort Mill Elementary School

• Fort Mill School District, SC
• PK, K-5

• A

• 819 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tega Cay Elementary School

• Fort Mill School District, SC
• K-5

• A

• 762 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Springfield Elementary School

• Fort Mill School District, SC
• K-5

• A

• 662 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Socrates Academy

• Public School
• Matthews, NC
• K-8
• 5

Parent: My daughter is a Kindergartner and LOVES it so much that she wants to be a teacher when she grows up (Specifically a Greek Language teacher). Its a very small tight-knit community and everyone knows each other by name/ face. The teachers dedicate one-on-one time which the students and communicate frequently about everything. Parent involvement is second to none!
Read 5 Reviews

• A

• 675 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sugar Creek Elementary School

• Fort Mill School District, SC
• PK, K-5
• 2

• A

• 766 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pine Lake Preparatory School

• Public School
• Mooresville, NC
• K-12
• 103

Senior: Pine Lake Preparatory is a very close niche community. Parents are very involved in the school, students get very involved within the community outside of school. When a student attends Pine Lake they will leave knowing the name of every student within their grade level, but also other grade levels. The atheletic programs are a 1A division. The school has had many state championship teams, as well as individual state champions. The class of 2018 has the most athletes competing at the college level for the 2019 school year. The teachers know the names of every student. Teachers at Pine Lake are known to keep up with students outside of school. They will send congratulatory emails to students on their accomplishments.
Pine Lake Just finished building a completely separate building for STEM programs. The building is beautiful and has really helped improve the campus experience at Pine Lake.
Read 103 Reviews

• A

• 1,820 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Crowders Creek Elementary School

• Clover School District, SC
• PK, K-5

• A

• 682 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Larne Elementary School

• Clover School District, SC
• PK, K-5
• 2

Parent: Larne is a wonderful, family-oriented school that provides many opportunities for children to grow academically, emotionally,and socially.
Read 2 Reviews

• A

• 543 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Weddington Elementary School

• Union County Public Schools, NC
• PK, K-5

• A

• 811 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lakeside Charter Academy

• Public School
• Cornelius, NC
• K-8
• 2

Parent: We have had our son in Lakeside Charter Academy for four years and are always very pleased with the attention and education he is receiving. The small class size and challenging programs are just what he needs and wants. He is doing extremely well academically and enjoys school (as much as any 10 year old does! :-) )
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• A

• 157 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Antioch Elementary School

• Union County Public Schools, NC
• K-5

• A

• 711 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Queen's Grant Community School

• Public School
• Mint Hill, NC
• K-8
• 40

Alum: Queen’sGrant was a great elementary and middle school. I graduated from their middle school in 2015 and have gone on the Porter Ridge Highschool. I feel that Queen’s Grant prepared me for future education. Although they did not have buses or a cafeteria, they still offered lunches and even Chick-fil-A on Wednesday. The uniforms were no problem, kept everyone feeling equal, and reduced bullying based on clothes. In fact, it of all my years at Queen’s Grant I was never personally bullied or heard of many people who were.
Read 40 Reviews

• A

• 762 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Griggs Road Elementary School

• Clover School District, SC
• PK, K-5

• A

• 479 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Charlotte Lab School

• Public School
• Charlotte, NC
• K-5

• A

• 404 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Marvin Elementary School

• Union County Public Schools, NC
• PK, K-5

• A

• 653 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

New Town Elementary School

• Union County Public Schools, NC
• PK, K-5
• 1

Alum: I've got a lot of good memories from this school. I liked participating in the school plays and the small events they would hold.
Read 1 Review

• A

• 919 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rea View Elementary School

• Union County Public Schools, NC
• K-5

• A

• 557 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Corvian Community School

• Public School
• Charlotte, NC
• K-9
• 2

• A

• 698 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio