How the ratings work: School ratings (1–10) are based on district-level performance data from Niche 2026 and state report card sources, calibrated by neighborhood school zone. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) serves most of the city with significant variation by zone. South Charlotte zones and Union County borders score consistently higher. Ratings updated June 2026. School ratings are sourced from GreatSchools.org.
What's in this guide
Elite Tier: 9–10 School RatingStrong Tier: 8 School RatingBest Value: Strong Schools Under $400,000Full Rankings Table (88+ Neighborhoods)Frequently Asked QuestionsElite Tier — School Rating 9–10
Charlotte has 29 neighborhoods that reach a school rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These are the zones where public school performance is genuinely exceptional.
Ballantyne
Schools 10/10
Median $463,000
Myers Park
Schools 10/10
Median $1.2M
Highland Creek
Schools 9/10
Median $287,000
Touchstone Village
Schools 9/10
Median $380,000
Park Crossing
Schools 9/10
Median $397,000
Provincetowne
Schools 9/10
Median $427,000
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Start planning →Strong Tier — School Rating 8
A school rating of 8/10 is well above the national average. Charlotte has 18 neighborhoods in this tier. These neighborhoods have highly rated public schools without the top-tier price.
Best Value — Strong Schools Under $400,000
Highland Creek
Schools 9/10
Median $287,000
Touchstone Village
Schools 9/10
Median $380,000
Park Crossing
Schools 9/10
Median $397,000
Raintree
Schools 8/10
Median $356,000
Harwood Lane
Schools 8/10
Median $261,000
Steele Creek
Schools 8/10
Median $323,000
Starmount
Schools 8/10
Median $333,000
Collingwood
Schools 8/10
Median $373,000
Full Charlotte Neighborhood Rankings
Data methodology: School ratings based on Niche 2026 district rankings and state report card data, calibrated to neighborhood school zones. Districts covered: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), Union County Public Schools, Cabarrus County Schools.
| Neighborhood | Schools | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ballantyne | 10/10 | $463,000 |
| Myers Park | 10/10 | $1.2M |
| Highland Creek | 9/10 | $287,000 |
| Touchstone Village | 9/10 | $380,000 |
| Park Crossing | 9/10 | $397,000 |
| Provincetowne | 9/10 | $427,000 |
| Stonehaven | 9/10 | $435,000 |
| Whiteoak | 9/10 | $436,000 |
| The Palisades | 9/10 | $439,000 |
| Wessex Square | 9/10 | $493,000 |
| Providence | 9/10 | $531,000 |
| Berkeley | 9/10 | $535,000 |
| Oxford Hunt | 9/10 | $553,000 |
| Governor's Square | 9/10 | $554,000 |
| Cameron Wood | 9/10 | $560,000 |
| Olde Providence South | 9/10 | $638,000 |
| Lansdowne | 9/10 | $735,000 |
| Hembstead | 9/10 | $748,000 |
| Piper Glen Estates | 9/10 | $761,000 |
| Olde Providence | 9/10 | $780,000 |
| Mountainbrook | 9/10 | $819,000 |
| Providence Park | 9/10 | $838,000 |
| Montibello | 9/10 | $936,000 |
| Foxcroft | 9/10 | $1.2M |
| Eastover | 9/10 | $1.4M |
| Chantilly | 9/10 | $670,000 |
| Barclay Downs | 9/10 | $683,000 |
| Freedom Park | 9/10 | $839,000 |
| Wendover-Sedgewood | 9/10 | $1.0M |
| Raintree | 8/10 | $356,000 |
| Harwood Lane | 8/10 | $261,000 |
| Steele Creek | 8/10 | $323,000 |
| Starmount | 8/10 | $333,000 |
| Collingwood | 8/10 | $373,000 |
| Quail Hollow | 8/10 | $378,000 |
| Madison Park | 8/10 | $389,000 |
| Closeburn-Glenkirk | 8/10 | $406,000 |
| Sardis Forest | 8/10 | $445,000 |
| Ashbrook-Clawson Village | 8/10 | $488,000 |
| Sharon Woods | 8/10 | $500,000 |
| Carmel | 8/10 | $512,000 |
| Cotswold | 8/10 | $629,000 |
| Beverly Woods | 8/10 | $640,000 |
| Sherwood Forest | 8/10 | $650,000 |
| Commonwealth | 8/10 | $481,000 |
| Elizabeth | 8/10 | $533,000 |
| Dilworth | 8/10 | $644,000 |
| Back Creek Church Road | 7/10 | $266,000 |
| Prosperity Church Road | 7/10 | $274,000 |
| Mountain Island | 7/10 | $346,000 |
| Bradfield Farms | 7/10 | $263,000 |
| Mallard Creek-Withrow Downs | 7/10 | $296,000 |
| Sardis Woods | 7/10 | $297,000 |
| Commonwealth Park | 7/10 | $311,000 |
| Echo Hills | 7/10 | $343,000 |
| Country Club Heights | 7/10 | $352,000 |
| North Charlotte (NoDa) | 7/10 | $369,000 |
| Cherry | 7/10 | $421,000 |
| South End | 7/10 | $426,000 |
| Wilmore | 7/10 | $450,000 |
| Villa Heights | 7/10 | $474,000 |
| Plaza Midwood | 7/10 | $599,000 |
| Sedgefield | 7/10 | $622,000 |
| Second Ward | 7/10 | $637,000 |
| Westover Hills | 7/10 | $262,000 |
| First Ward | 7/10 | $267,000 |
| Fourth Ward | 7/10 | $293,000 |
| Third Ward | 7/10 | $345,000 |
| Wesley Heights | 7/10 | $395,000 |
| Colonial Village | 7/10 | $452,000 |
| East Forest | 6/10 | $252,000 |
| Yorkshire | 6/10 | $259,000 |
| Eagle Lake | 6/10 | $260,000 |
| Sheffield Park | 6/10 | $265,000 |
| Lockwood | 6/10 | $310,000 |
| Shamrock | 6/10 | $315,000 |
| Southside Park | 6/10 | $318,000 |
| Oakhurst | 6/10 | $320,000 |
| Optimist Park | 6/10 | $321,000 |
| Biddleville | 6/10 | $330,000 |
| Dixie-Berryhill | 6/10 | $332,000 |
| York Road (LoSo) | 6/10 | $344,000 |
| Seversville | 6/10 | $388,000 |
| Belmont | 6/10 | $393,000 |
| Grier Heights | 5/10 | $255,000 |
| McCrorey Heights | 5/10 | $280,000 |
| Brightwalk | 5/10 | $298,000 |
| Smallwood | 5/10 | $299,000 |
Check crime data
We don’t grade neighborhoods on crime. Look up the streets you’re considering in Charlotte with the agency that patrols them:
- Charlotte (CMPD) (open data portal: search "crime")
- FBI Crime Data Explorer (agency-level reports)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is a 7/10 school rating good in Charlotte?
Yes — a 7/10 school rating in Charlotte is above average for the metro and well above the national average. The difference between a 7 and a 9 is real, but a 7 is not a bad school by any reasonable measure. Many buyers find 7-rated neighborhoods represent the best value in the market.
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Chris Harris, REALTOR®
Licensed real estate agent affiliated with Real Broker, LLC (License #299754). Chris helps buyers moving to Hardin County and Fort Knox, and connects movers anywhere else with a vetted local agent. School ratings on this site are sourced from GreatSchools.org.