charter · K–8 (varies)

Queen City STEM School

A STEM-focused public charter school sometimes considered by South End families as an alternative to CMS assignment.

Type: charter
Grades: K–8 (varies)
Location: Charlotte, drive time varies from South End

Queen City STEM is a public charter school with a STEM-oriented curriculum focus. Like all North Carolina charter schools, it operates independently of CMS's traditional boundary system, with enrollment determined through an application and lottery process open to families across the broader area.

South End families interested in a charter option with a STEM focus should confirm current enrollment windows, lottery odds, and transportation availability directly with the school, since these details are updated annually and vary by location.

Before you rely on this

What to verify

Public charter school — enrollment via lottery/application, independent of home address
Confirm current drive time and any transportation options from South End directly with the school
Charter lottery timelines vary by year — check current application windows
Tuition-free, but seat availability is not guaranteed

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Comparable options

K–12

Queens Grant Community School

A public charter school option sometimes considered by South End families willing to commute.

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