For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,315 students in the neighborhood of College Downs, Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public schools in College Downs are Vaughan Academy Of Technology, United Community School and Newell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of College Downs, Charlotte, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of College Downs, Charlotte, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vaughan Academy Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8601 Old Concord Rd
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0030
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-0030
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
United Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 Suther Road
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 819-0555
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 819-0555
Grades: K-8
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Newell Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Rocky River Road West
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-6820
Charlotte, NC 28213
(980) 343-6820
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of College Downs, Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of College Downs, Charlotte, NC include Vaughan Academy Of Technology, United Community School and Newell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of College Downs, Charlotte?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of College Downs, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of College Downs, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of College Downs, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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