Education
Historic and nationally recognized public schools serve our children on the East Side. Unless otherwise noted, all schools are part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the 2nd largest school system in the state and 17th largest in the nation. The bulk of our schools fall into District 4 and are represented by Board of Education member Carol Sawyer.
High Schools
Hickory Grove Christian School (Private K-12)
7200 E W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28215
Elementary Schools
Lawrence Orr Elementary
4835 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215
980-343-9919
Merry Oaks Elementary
3508 Draper Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
980-343-6422
Oakhurst STEAM Academy
4511 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
980-343-6482
Rama Road Elementary
1035 Rama Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
980-343-6730
PRINCIPALS OF EXCELLENCE
Since 2017, East Charlotte has claimed the CMS Principal of the Year Award THREE times:
CharlotteEAST hosts Superintendent Winston for discussion on the state of our Eastside schools
CMS Communications - January 2020
Eastside Class of 2020 shares its stories
CMS Communications - January 2020