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Schools for Barclay Downs.
CMS assignments, the independent schools nearby, and how to verify any of it.
Verify before you rely on anything
School assignment in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is set by address and changes periodically through boundary reviews and student assignment plans. Nothing on this page — or on any real estate listing — substitutes for checking the current CMS school locator for the exact address you are considering, in the year you are considering it.
The traditional assignment
Barclay Downs has historically been served by Selwyn Elementary, Alexander Graham Middle, and Myers Park High. Myers Park offers an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and is one of the largest high schools in the state.
Magnet and choice options
CMS operates a range of magnet programs across the county, and families in this area frequently apply to language immersion, IB and STEM magnets. The lottery timeline runs in the winter for the following academic year.
Independent schools nearby
Charlotte Country Day School — K–12, roughly seven minutes north-west.
Providence Day School — K–12, roughly twelve minutes east.
Charlotte Latin School — K–12, roughly fifteen minutes south-east.
Charlotte Christian and Trinity Episcopal — additional widely considered options within a short drive.
Preschools and early years
Several church-affiliated and independent preschools operate within two miles, including programs at SouthPark-area congregations. Waiting lists for the most established programs run a year or more.