For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,292 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Charlotte, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is Queen's Grant Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Charlotte, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Downtown, Charlotte, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Queen's Grant Community School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6400 Matthews Mint Hill Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Charlotte, NC 28227
(704) 573-6611
Gr: K-12 | 1,341 student Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Charlotte, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Charlotte, NC include Queen's Grant Community School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Charlotte?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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