For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,556 students in the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Coulwood West are Coulwood Stem Academy, Paw Creek Elementary School and American Leadership Academy Charlotte. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coulwood Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Kentberry Dr
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6090
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6090
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Paw Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Cathey Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6088
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6088
Grades: PK-5
| 737 students
Rank: #33.
American Leadership Academy Charlotte
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Robinson Church Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 237-0371
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 237-0371
Grades: K-6
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte, NC include Coulwood Stem Academy, Paw Creek Elementary School and American Leadership Academy Charlotte.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Coulwood West, Charlotte public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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