For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,236 students in 28212, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28212, NC are Idlewild Elementary School, Greenway Park Elementary School and Piney Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28212 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28212, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28212, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7101 Idlewild Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6411
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6411
Grades: PK-5
| 869 students
Rank: #22.
Greenway Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-5060
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Piney Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Eaglewind Dr
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6470
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6470
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
5932 Farm Pond Lane
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6270
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6270
Grades: PK-4
| 349 students
28212, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Entrepreneur High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
5745 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Grades: 9-10
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28212, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28212, NC include Idlewild Elementary School, Greenway Park Elementary School and Piney Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28212?
4 public preschools are located in 28212.
What is the racial composition of students in 28212?
28212 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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