For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,092 students in 28214, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28214, NC are Whitewater Academy, Paw Creek Elementary School and River Oaks Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28214 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28214, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28214, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitewater Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11600 White Rapids Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-0003
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-0003
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Paw Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Cathey Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6088
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6088
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
River Oaks Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Mt Holly-huntersville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 344-1020
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 344-1020
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
28214, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8701 Moores Chapel
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6085
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6085
Gr: K-5
Studentfirst Academy Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
7020 Tuckaseegee Road
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 394-8749
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 394-8749
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28214, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28214, NC include Whitewater Academy, Paw Creek Elementary School and River Oaks Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 28214?
3 public preschools are located in 28214.
What is the racial composition of students in 28214?
28214 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% 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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