If you're like me, you probably remember the butterflies in your stomach as you navigated the maze of elementary school options for your little ones. It's a journey that's both thrilling and nerve-wracking, filled with questions, uncertainties, and, let's be honest, a healthy dose of anxiety.

In this fast-paced world, where we're bombarded with information from every angle, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of choices. But amidst this chaos, there's one crucial piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked: knowing your local elementary school options.

Sure, it might seem like a no-brainer to just go with the school closest to your home or the one your neighbor raves about. But trust me when I say that taking the time to really explore all the options in your area can make a world of difference – not just for your child's education, but for your own peace of mind as well.

Think about it: elementary school sets the foundation for your child's academic journey. It's where they'll learn essential skills, form friendships, and discover their passions. And while every school has its own unique strengths and quirks, finding the one that aligns with your child's needs and values can make all the difference in their overall experience.

If you see any missing or outdated information, please email [email protected] and I will be happy to update this list. 

Cornelius

Public Schools 

Cornelius Elementary
21126 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 06/10
4.1 / 5 Stars (47 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/cornelius/1228-Cornelius-Elementary/

J.V. Washam Elementary
9611 Westmoreland Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 08/10
4.3 / 5 Stars (18 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/cornelius/3425-J.V.-Washam-Elementary 

Public Charter Schools

Lakeside Charter Academy
17609 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius, NC, 28031
Public Charter School
Great Schools Rating: 05/10
3.8 / 5 Stars (63 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/cornelius/11874-Thunderbird-Prep/ 

Private Schools

Academic Illumination Day School
21106 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC, 28031
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
No Reviews
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/cornelius/8059-Academic-Illumination-Day-School/ 

Grace Covenant Academy
17301 Statesville Road, Cornelius, NC, 28031
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
4.7 / 5 Stars (11 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/cornelius/3376-Grace-Covenant-Academy/ 

The Goddard School
18110 Manhatten Parkway, Cornelius, NC, 28031
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
4.2 / 5 Stars (10 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/cornelius/4561-The-Goddard-School---Cornelius/ 

Phoenix Montessori Academy
17609 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius, NC, 28031
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
No Reviews
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/cornelius/11508-Phoenix-Montessori-Academy/ 

Davidson

Public Schools

Davidson Elementary School
635 South St, Davidson, NC 28036
Public School 
Great Schools Rating: 08/10
3.8 / 5 Stars (24 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/davidson/1231-Davidson-Elementary/

Public Charter Schools

Children’s Community School
404 Armour Street, Davidson, NC, 28036
Public Charter School
Great Schools Rating: 08/10
3.6 / 5 Stars (25 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/davidson/3333-Childrens-Community-School/ 

Private Schools

The Children’s House
404 Armour St., Davidson, NC, 28036
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
5 / 5 Stars (3 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/davidson/8142-The-Childrens-House/ 

Davidson Day School
750 Jetton Street, Davidson, NC, 28036
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
3.8 / 5 Stars (73 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/davidson/2984-Davidson-Day-School/

Davidson Green School
511 South Main Street, Davidson, NC, 28036
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
No Reviews
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/davidson/12156-Davidson-Green-School/ 

Lake Norman Christian School
PO BOX 4267, Davidson, NC, 28036
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
4.5 / 5 Stars (30 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/davidson/7645-Lake-Norman-Christian-School/ 

McKinny Academy
412 Armour Street, Davidson, NC, 28036
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
5 / 5 Stars (1 Review)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/davidson/7988-Mckinney-Academy/ 

Woodlawn School
PO BOX 549, Davidson, NC, 28036
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
4.8 / 5 Stars (13 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/davidson/3606-Woodlawn-School/ 

Denver

Public Schools 

Rock Springs Elementary 
3633 Hwy 16 N, Denver, NC, 28037
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 08/10
5 / 5 Stars (7 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/township-of-taylorsville/1147-Rock-Springs-Elementary/ 

St. James Elementary School
1774 Saint James Church Road, Denver, NC, 28037
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 06/10
4.1 / 5 Stars (15 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/denver/3146-St-James-Elementary-School/ 

Public Charter Schools

Lincoln Charter School
7834 Galway Lane, Denver, NC, 28037
Public Charter School
Great Schools Rating: 09/10
3 / 5 Stars (21 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/denver/188-Lincoln-Charter-School/ 

West Lake Preparatory Academy
1691 Forney Creek Pkwy, Denver, NC 28037
Public Charter School
Great Schools Rating: 05/10
3.4 / 5 Stars (10 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/denver/12115-West-Lake-Preparatory-Academy 

Private Schools

Denver Christian Academy
2243 N HWY 16TH, Denver, NC, 28037
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
No Reviews
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/denver/12157-Denver-Christian-Academy/ 

Starboard Christian Academy
2380 Lake Shore Road South, Denver, NC, 28037
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
No Reviews
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/denver/12341-Starboard-Christian-Academy/ 

Huntersville

Public Schools

Barnette Elementary
13659 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 08/10 
3.5 / 5 Stars (37 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/7671-Barnette-Elementary/ 

Grand Oak Elementary
15410 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 09/10
4.3 / 5 Starts (30 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/8174-Grand-Oak-Elementary/ 

Huntersville Elementary 
200 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 08/10
3.3 / 5 Stars (33 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/1248-Huntersville-Elementary/

Legette Blythe Elementary
12202 Hambright Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 07/10
3.8 / 5 Stars (26 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/1332-Legette-Blythe-Elementary/ 

Long Creek Elementary
9213 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 05/10
4.1 / 5 Stars (21 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/1257-Long-Creek-Elementary/ 

Torrence Creek Elementary
14550 Ranson Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 07/10
4.8 / 5 Stars (23 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/3337-Torrence-Creek-Elementary/ 

Trillium Springs Montessori
9213 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 07/10
5 / 5 Stars (1 Review)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/11938-Long-Creek-Montessori/ 

Public Charter Schools

Bonnie Cone Classical Academy
10700 Asbury Chapel Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Public Charter School
Great Schools Rating: 03/10
3.1 / 5 Stars (38 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/12091-Bonnie-Cone-Classical-Academy/ 

Lake Norman Charter School
12435 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Public Charter School
Great Schools Rating: 09/10
3.5 / 5 Stars (41 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/190-Lake-Norman-Charter-School/ 

Mallard Creek STEM Academy
9142 Browne Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269
Public Charter School
Great Schools Rating: 04/10
3.3 / 5 Stars (23 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/charlotte/11974-Mallard-Creek-STEM-Academy/ 

Pioneer Springs Community School
9300 Bob Beatty Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269 
Public Charter School
Great Schools Rating: 03/10
3.4 / 5 Stars (36 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/charlotte/8027-Pioneer-Springs-Community-School/ 

Private Schools

Chesterbrook Academy Birkdale
15115 Norman View Lane, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
2 / 5 Stars (4 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/3241-Chesterbrook-Academy-Birkdale-/ 

Child Time Learning Center
Po Box 769, Huntersville, NC, 28070
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
1 / 5 Stars (1 Review)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/5670-Child-Time-Learning-Center/ 

Christian Montessori School
14101 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
4.6 / 5 Stars (9 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/2604-Christian-Montessori-School/ 

Guidepost Montessori at Lake Norman
15115 Norman View Lane, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
No Reviews
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/12301-Guidepost-Montessori-At-Lake-Norman/ 

Legacy Leadership Academy
14101 Stumptown Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
5 / 5 Stars (12 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/11881-Legacy-Leadership-Academy/ 

Southlake Christian Academy
13820 Hagers Ferry Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
3.3 / 5 Stars (21 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/2477-Southlake-Christian-Academy/ 

St. Mark Catholic School
14750 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
3.8 / 5 Stars (17 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/huntersville/3553-St.-Mark-Catholic-School/ 

Mooresville

Public Schools 

Coddle Creek Elementary School
141 Frank's Crossing Loop, Mooresville, NC, 28115
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 05/10
3.2 / 5 Stars (6 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/mooresville/7816-Coddle-Creek-Elementary-School/ 

East Mooresville Intermediate
1711 Landis Highway, Mooresville, NC, 28115
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 06/10
3.3 / 5 Stars (9 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/mooresville/3329-East-Mooresville-Intermediate/ 

Lake Norman Elementary School
255 Oak Tree Road, Mooresville, NC, 28117
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 06/10
4.7 / 5 Stars (12 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/mooresville/1038-Lake-Norman-Elementary-School/ 

Lakeshore Elementary School
252 Lakeshore School Road, Mooresville, NC, 28117
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 04/10
3.4 / 5 Stars (9 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/mooresville/2780-Lakeshore-Elementary-School/ 

Mooresville Intermediate 
1438 Coddle Creek Highway, Mooresville, NC, 28115
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 03/10
5 / 5 Stars (3 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/mooresville/2785-Mooresville-Intermediate/ 

Park View Elementary
217 West McNeely Avenue, Mooresville, NC, 28115
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 04/10
3.8 / 5 Stars (10 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/mooresville/1373-Park-View-Elementary/ 

Rocky River Elementary 
483 Rocky River Road, Mooresville, NC, 28115
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 07/10
5 / 5 Stars (5 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/mooresville/7819-Rocky-River-Elementary/ 

Shepherd Elementary School
1748 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville, NC, 28115
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 03/10
4.2 / 5 Stars (14 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/mooresville/1030-Shepherd-Elementary-School/ 

South Elementary
839 South Magnolia Street, Mooresville, NC, 28115
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 05/10
5 / 5 Stars (5 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/mooresville/1374-South-Elementary/ 

Public Charter Schools

Langtree Charter School
154 Foundation Court, Mooresville, NC, 28117
Public Charter School
Great Schools Rating: 07/10
3.4 / 5 Stars (88 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/mooresville/8135-Langtree-Charter-Academy/ 

Pine Lake Preparatory
104 Yellow Wood Circle, Mooresville, NC, 28115
Public Charter School
Great Schools Rating: 08/10
3.3 / 5 Stars (62 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/mooresville/3499-Pine-Lake-Preparatory/ 

Private Schools

Hope Christian Academy
872 Fern Hill Road, Mooresville, NC, 28117
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
No Reviews
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/mooresville/12188-Hope-Christian-Academy/ 

Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy
246 Blume Road, Mooresville, NC, 28117
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
No Reviews
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/mooresville/11435-Liberty-Preparatory-Christian-Academy/

Woodlawn School
135 Woodlawn School Loop, Mooresville, NC 28117, Mooresville, NC, 28115
Private School
Great Schools Rating: Private Schools Not Rated
3.8 / 5 Stars (13 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/mooresville/11439-Woodlawn-School/ 

Sherrills Ford / Terrell

Sherrills Ford Elementary
8103 Sherrills Ford Road, Sherrills Ford, NC, 28673
Public School
Great Schools Rating: 06/10
4.5 / 5 Stars (13 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/sherrills-ford/454-Sherrills-Ford-Elementary/ 

Troutman

Troutman Elementary School
220 South Main Street, Troutman, NC, 28166
Public School 
Great Schools Rating: 06/10
4.1 / 5 Stars (17 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/troutman/1032-Troutman-Elementary-School/

Iredell Charter Academy
251 Home Improvement Street, Troutman, NC, 28166
Public Charter School
Great Schools Rating: 06/10
3.3 5 Stars (4 Reviews)
https://www.greatschools.org/north-carolina/troutman/11989-Iredell-Charter-Academy/