Public schools in Waxhaw, NC
12 open public schools with an address in Waxhaw, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,516
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Waxhaw public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Waxhaw, NC: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,516 students, an average of 876 per school. The largest campus is Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), and the largest elementary school is Kensington Elementary (901).
Union County Public Schools operates the most schools here (11), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 13% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Waxhaw
Elementary schools in Waxhaw
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Elementary Union County Public Schools | KG–05 | 901 | 15.8:1 | |
| New Town Elementary Union County Public Schools | PK–05 | 691 | 14.7:1 | |
| Rea View Elementary Union County Public Schools | KG–05 | 629 | 15.7:1 | |
| Sandy Ridge Elementary Union County Public Schools | KG–05 | 528 | 15.5:1 | |
| Waxhaw Elementary Union County Public Schools | PK–05 | 615 | 15.1:1 | |
| Western Union Elementary Union County Public Schools | KG–05 | 539 | 14.6:1 |
Middle schools in Waxhaw
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuthbertson Middle Union County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,323 | 22.4:1 | |
| Marvin Ridge Middle Union County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,277 | 20:1 |
High schools in Waxhaw
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuthbertson High Union County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,857 | 22.8:1 | |
| Marvin Ridge High Union County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,961 | 20.3:1 | |
| South Providence Union County Public Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 91 | 4.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Waxhaw
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Charter Academy Monroe Charter Academy · Charter | Not reported | 104 | 26:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.7%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black7%
- Asian15.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Waxhaw schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,516 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Waxhaw
How many public schools are in Waxhaw, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Waxhaw: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,516 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Waxhaw?
Schools with an address in Waxhaw belong to 2 education agencies, led by Union County Public Schools (11 schools), Monroe Charter Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Waxhaw?
Marvin Ridge High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Waxhaw, with 1,961 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Waxhaw?
Yes. 1 of the 12 public schools in Waxhaw are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Monroe Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Waxhaw schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Waxhaw public schools is 15.8:1, similar to the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Waxhaw guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby North Carolina cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities