For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,529 students in the neighborhood of Cotswold, Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Cotswold are Randolph Middle School and Cotswold Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cotswold, Charlotte, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Cotswold, Charlotte, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Randolph Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Water Oak Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,176 students
Rank: #22.
Cotswold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Greenwich Rd
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6720
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 343-6720
Grades: 3-5
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cotswold, Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cotswold, Charlotte, NC include Randolph Middle School and Cotswold Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cotswold, Charlotte?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cotswold, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cotswold, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Cotswold, Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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