For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,739 students in 28216, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28216, NC are Shamrock Gardens Elementary School, Mountain Island Lake Academy and Hornets Nest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28216 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 28216, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28216, NC Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shamrock Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6440
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Island Lake Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7905 Pleasant Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6948
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6948
Grades: PK-8
| 732 students
Rank: #33.
Hornets Nest Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6110
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
28216, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 Newcastle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6067
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Oaklawn Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1810 Oaklawn Ave
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-0400
Grades: K-3
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28216, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28216, NC include Shamrock Gardens Elementary School, Mountain Island Lake Academy and Hornets Nest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28216, NC?
3 public preschools are located in 28216, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28216, NC?
28216, NC public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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