For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 773 students in the neighborhood of Palisades, Charlotte, NC.
The top-ranked public school in Palisades is Palisades Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Palisades, Charlotte, NC public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Palisades, Charlotte, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palisades Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15321 York Rd
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-9895
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-9895
Gr: K-5 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
15221 York Road
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-0878
Charlotte, NC 28278
(980) 343-0878
Gr: 9-12 | 2,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Palisades, Charlotte, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Palisades, Charlotte, NC include Palisades Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Palisades, Charlotte?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Palisades, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Palisades, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Palisades, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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