100 Best Public Elementary Schools In North Carolina For 2020

CHARLOTTE, NC — Niche.com has just released what it says are the top 100 public elementary schools in North Carolina for the 2019-20 school year.

Topping the list this year is Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy in Charlotte, one of several Charlotte metro public schools to make the list. Other schools districts, such as Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Union County Public Schools and Wake County Schools were also prominent in the rankings.

How did Niche.com arrive at its rankings? The authors say, "The 2020 Best Public Elementary Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, student-teacher ratio, student diversity, teacher quality, grade school ratings, and the overall quality of the school district.

Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

SEE ALSO:

• North Carolina’s Best School Districts 2020: New Rankings Released
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Here are the top 100 public elementary schools in North Carolina for the 2020 school year, according to Niche.com.

1. Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy, Charlotte
2. Woods Charter School, Chapel Hill, NC
3. Henderson Collegiate Charter School, Henderson, NC
4. Quest Academy, Raleigh, NC
5. Sterling Montessori Academy, Morrisville, NC
6. Tiller School, Beaufort, NC
7. Glenwood Elementary, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
8. Endeavor Charter School, Wake Forest, NC
9. Seawell Elementary School, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
10. Exploris Middle School, Raleigh, NC
11. Ephesus Elementary School, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
12. Scroggs Elementary School, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
13. Thomas Jefferson Class Academy, Mooresboro, NC
14. Morris Grove Elementary School, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
15. Pine Lake Preparatory School, Mooresville, NC
16. Rashkis Elementary School, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
17. The Academy of Moore County, Aberdeen, NC
18. Estes Hill Elementary School, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
19. Magellan Charter School, Raleigh
20. Socrates Academy, Matthews, NC
21. Greensboro Academy, Greensboro, NC
22. Community School of Davidson, Davidson, NC
23. Charlotte Lab School, Charlotte
24. F. Delany New School for Children, Asheville, NC
25. McDougle Elementary School, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
26. Wake Forest Charter Academy, Wake Forest, NC
27. Southeastern Academy, Lumberton, NC
28. Franklin Academy, Wake Forest, NC
29. Eno River Academy, Hillsborough, NC
30. Carrboro Elementary School, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
31. The Expedition School, Hillsborough, NC
32. Tryon Elementary School, Polk County Schools
33. Mountain Discovery Charter School, Bryson City, NC
34. Morrisville Elementary School, Wake County Schools
35. Two Rivers Community School, Boone, NC
36. Summerfield Charter Academy, Summerfield, NC
37. Corvian Community School, Charlotte, NC
38. Marvin Elementary School, Union County Public Schools
39. Mills Park Elementary School, Wake County Schools
40. Highcroft Elementary School, Wake County Schools
41. Green Hope Elementary School, Wake County Schools
42. Davis Drive Elementary School, Wake County Schools
43. Antioch Elementary School, Union County Public Schools
44. Wedding Elementary School, Union County Public Schools
45. Henderson Elementary School, Henderson County Schools
46. Weatherstone Elementary School, Wake County Schools
47. Rea View Elementary School, Union County Public Schools
48. Saluda Elementary School, Polk County Schools
49. Cedar Fork Elementary School, Wake County Schools
50. Carpenter Elementary School, Wake County Schools
51. Alston Ridge Elementary School, Wake County Schools
52. Triangle Math & Science Academy, Cary, NC
53. Frank P. Graham Elementary School, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
54. Olive Chapel Elementary School, Wake County Schools
55. Poplin Elementary School, Union County Public Schools
56. Kensington Elementary School, Union County Public Schools
57. Sandy Ridge Elementary School, Union County Public Schools
58. White Oak Elementary School, Wake County Schools
59. Glen C. Marlow Elementary School, Henderson County Schools
60. Sycamore Creek Elementary School, Wake County Schools
61. Evergreen Community Charter School, Asheville, NC
62. Union Day School, Waxhaw, NC
63. Brassfield Elementary School, Wake County Schools
64. Rocky River Elementary School, Mooresville Graded School District
65. Turner Creek Elementary School, Wake County Schools
66. Scotts Ridge Elementary School, Wake County Schools
67. Envision Science Academy, Raleigh
68. Cape Fear Center for Inquiry, Wilmington, NC
69. New Town Elementary School, Union County Public Schools
70. Unionville Elementary School, Union County Public Schools
71. Clear Creek Elementary School, Henderson County Schools
72. Holly Springs Elementary School, Wake County Schools
73. Holly Grove Elementary School, Wake County Schools
74. Penny Road Elementary School, Wake County Schools
75. Morehead City Primary School, Carteret County Public Schools
76. Combs Elementary School, Wake County Schools
77. Hardin Park Elementary School, Watauga County Schools
78. Farmington Woods Elementary School, Wake County Schools
79. Willow Springs Elementary School, Wake County Schools
80. Underwood Elementary School, Wake County Schools
81. Blowing Rock Elementary School, Watauga County Schools
82. Stallings Elementary School, Union County Schools
83. Baucom Elementary School, Wake County Schools
84. Shiloh Elementary School, Union County Public Schools
85. Wesley Chapel Elementary School, Union County Public Schools
86. Nags Head Elementary School, Dare County Schools
87. Central Park School for Children, Durham, NC
88. Jeffreys Grove Elementary School, Wake County Schools
89. Sun Valley Elementary School, Union County Public Schools
90. Heritage Elementary School, Wake County Schools
91. Lacy Elementary School, Wake County Schools
92. Lincoln Charter School, Denver, NC
93. Rutherford College Elementary School, Burke County Schools
94. Olds Elementary School, Wake County Schools
95. Laurel Park Elementary School, Wake County Schools
96. Pinnacle Classical Academy, Shelby, NC
97. Southwest Elementary School, Winston Salem/ Forsyth County Schools
98. Pleasant Union Elementary School, Wake County Schools
99. Newport Elementary School, Carteret County Public Schools
100. Cary Elementary School, Wake County Schools

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