Charlotte Region's 2027 Best Schools Announced

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2027 best elementary and middle school rankings. While numerous schools from the metro Charlotte area in North Carolina secured spots on the list, Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy achieved the region's highest rating in both categories, ranking second statewide.

The 2027 list published on Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report highlighted successful elementary and middle schools located in the metro Charlotte area of North Carolina. According to the announcement, this year's evaluation considered student performance in math and reading across all proficiency levels. The rankings are based on public data collected from state education agencies through RTI International, as well as data from the U.S. Department of Education.

In the elementary school category, Wesley Chapel Elementary in Monroe ranked sixth overall, followed by Rea View Elementary in eighth and Sandy Ridge Elementary in Waxhaw in tenth place. Additionally, Telra Institute, a public charter school in Charlotte, secured a spot among the top 20 local elementary and middle schools.