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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Concord Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public elementary schools serving 18,834 students in Concord, NC. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Concord, NC are Cox Mill Elementary School, W R Odell Elementary School and Harris Road Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Concord have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Concord, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cox Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1450 Cox Mill Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6170
Gr: K-5 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
W R Odell Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1885 Odell School Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6030
Gr: 3-5 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Harris Road Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1251 Patriot Blvd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6470
Gr: 6-8 | 1,368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
W R Odell Primary
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Dragon Pride Dr
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6760
Gr: K-2 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
R Brown Mcallister Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Sunnyside Drive Se
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
J N Fries Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
133 Stonecrest Circle Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6510
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Coltrane-webb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
541 Sunnyside Drive Se
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6150
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Patriots Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1510 Holden Ave Sw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6230
Gr: K-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Weddington Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4401 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6350
Gr: K-5 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Pitts School Road Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
720 Pitts School Road Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6250
Gr: K-5 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4511 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6820
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Northwest Cabarrus Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5140 Nw Cabarrus Drive
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
Performance Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4521 Weddington Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Harold E. Winkler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Weddington Rd Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6450
Gr: 6-8 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Carl A Furr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Clover Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6110
Gr: K-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1616.
Carolina International School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9545 Poplar Tent Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 455-3847
Gr: K-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1717.
C C Griffin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7650 Griffin's Gate Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6410
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
A T Allen Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3939 Abilene Rd
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6050
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
Valor Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Poplar Crossing Dr Nw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 789-2500
Gr: K-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Rocky River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5454 Rocky River Road
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Wolf Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Wolf Meadow Drive Sw
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6390
Gr: K-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Concord Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Gold Rush Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6430
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
W M Irvin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Gold Rush Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2424.
Winecoff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Winecoff Sch Road
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6370
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2525.
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Marsh Avenue Nw
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 260-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Roberta Road Middle School
4850 Roberta Rd
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 260-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Concord, NC?
How many public elementary schools are located in Concord?
26 public elementary schools are located in Concord.
What is the racial composition of students in Concord?
Concord public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Concord are often viewed compared to one another?

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