For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,980 students in the neighborhood of Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Steele Creek are Winget Park Elementary School and Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winget Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12235 Winget Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-1063
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-1063
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13624 Steele Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5006
Charlotte, NC 28273
(980) 343-5006
Gr: 6-8 | 1,287 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Steele Creek, Charlotte, NC include Winget Park Elementary School and Southwest Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Steele Creek, Charlotte?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Steele Creek, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Steele Creek, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Steele Creek, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 82% 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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