For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,110 students in 28277, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28277, NC are Polo Ridge Elementary School, Hawk Ridge Elementary School and Endhaven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28277 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28277, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28277, NC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11830 Tom Short Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0749
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-0749
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Hawk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9201 Bryant Farms Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5927
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5927
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Endhaven Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6815 Endhaven Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5436
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5436
Gr: PK-5 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Mcalpine Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9100 Carswell Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3750
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
11000 Beau Riley Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-7442
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-7442
Gr: PK-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
28277, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28277, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28277, NC include Polo Ridge Elementary School, Hawk Ridge Elementary School and Endhaven Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28277?
5 public preschools are located in 28277.
What is the racial composition of students in 28277?
28277 public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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