For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,746 students in the neighborhood of Idlewild Farms, Charlotte, NC.
The top-ranked public schools in Idlewild Farms are Albemarle Road Middle School and Albemarle Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Idlewild Farms, Charlotte, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Idlewild Farms, Charlotte, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albemarle Road Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Democracy Drive
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6420
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Albemarle Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7800 Riding Trail Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6414
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6414
Gr: K-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Idlewild Farms, Charlotte, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Idlewild Farms, Charlotte, NC include Albemarle Road Middle School and Albemarle Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Idlewild Farms, Charlotte?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Idlewild Farms, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Idlewild Farms, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Idlewild Farms, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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