For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 960 students in 28206, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28206, NC are Walter G. Byers School, Highland Renaissance Academy and Druid Hills Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28206 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28206, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28206, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter G. Byers School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Hamilton St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-6940
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-6940
Grades: PK-8
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Renaissance Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 W Craighead Rd
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5511
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5511
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Druid Hills Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Lucena Ave
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5515
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5515
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28206, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28206, NC include Walter G. Byers School, Highland Renaissance Academy and Druid Hills Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 28206?
3 public preschools are located in 28206.
What is the racial composition of students in 28206?
28206 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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