For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,802 students in Kannapolis, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kannapolis, NC are Charles E Boger Elementary School, Jackson Park Elementary School and Royal Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kannapolis, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kannapolis have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kannapolis, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles E Boger Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5150 Dove Field Lane
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 260-6130
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 260-6130
Grades: PK-5
| 887 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Park Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Jackson Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 933-2831
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 933-2831
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #33.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 Dakota Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 260-6310
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 260-6310
Grades: K-8
| 598 students
Rank: #44.
Concord Lake Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Concord Lake Road
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 273-5310
Grades: K-8
| 708 students
Rank: #55.
North Kannapolis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Walnut Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2935
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2935
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Forest Park Drive
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-8121
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-8121
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #77.
Fred L Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Pine Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-8656
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-8656
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #88.
Kannapolis Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Virginia Dare Street
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-4102
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 932-4102
Grades: 6-8
| 1,171 students
Rank: #99.
Shady Brook Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
903 Rogers Lake Road
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2434
Kannapolis, NC 28081
(704) 933-2434
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1010.
Gw Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 East C St
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Kannapolis, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
525 East C Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Kannapolis, NC 28083
(704) 932-4161
Grades: 5-6
| 821 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kannapolis, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kannapolis, NC include Charles E Boger Elementary School, Jackson Park Elementary School and Royal Oaks Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kannapolis?
10 public elementary schools are located in Kannapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Kannapolis?
Kannapolis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Kannapolis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kannapolis include: Shady Brook Elementary School vs. Fred L Wilson Elementary School, Forest Park Elementary School vs. Fred L Wilson Elementary School, Fred L Wilson Elementary School vs. Shady Brook Elementary School
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