Oaklawn Language Academy
Grades: K-8
Students: 508
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 13:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 285:1
Certified Teachers: 93%
1810 Oaklawn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28216
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
7/10
7/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness5/10
Community Reviews
My experience at this school has been disappointing. The environment often feels disorganized, and communication between staff and families is inconsistent. It doesn’t feel like students are getting the support they need to thrive. I haven’t seen strong efforts to support students’ mental health or
Posted by a community member on 12/18/2025Our 3 children have each had a wonderful experience at OLA! One child has already gone on to high school and has excelled there. Plus, coming from OLA, this child came in with 3 high school credits (2 Spanish credits + Alg. I), which allows for more flexibility in electives and/or taking higher leve
Posted by a parent on 11/15/2025Oaklawn has a phrase "Somos Familia / We are Family" and that is exactly what it feels like. My children are supported like family with teachers not only paying attention to academic performance but social emotional development as well. My third grader has already passed my advanced level of Spanish
Posted by a parent on 3/18/2025We’re extremely fortunate to find a bilingual public school so accessible to west Charlotte. The class is very diverse and the teacher is going above and beyond to meet our child where they are with their language and emotional/social abilities. My child loves this school!
Posted by a parent on 9/9/2022I have been an educator for 14 years, and I have worked in schools of all types. The staff here at OLA are some of the most caring people that I have had the pleasure of working with since I began my career. Everyone tries to meet students where they are both academically and emotionally. This was e
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Charlotte schools - Oaklawn Language Academy is located at 1810 Oaklawn Avenue, Charlotte NC 28216. Oaklawn Language Academy is in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District. Oaklawn Language Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K-8.
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