Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Matthews, NC (2025-26)

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Best Downtown Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 827 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Matthews, NC.

The top ranked public school in Downtown is Matthews Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Downtown, Matthews, NC public school have an score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Matthews, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Matthews Elementary School

(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
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Top 30%

200 E Mcdowell St
Matthews, NC 28105
(980) 343-3940

Gr: K-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Matthews, NC?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Matthews, NC include Matthews Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Matthews?

1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Matthews.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Matthews?

the neighborhood of Downtown, Matthews public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).