For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,098 students in 28277, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28277, NC are Hawk Ridge Elementary School, Endhaven Elementary School and Mcalpine 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 72% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28277, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28277, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 801 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 756 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
28277, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8310 Mcalpine Park Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28277
(513) 967-5280
Charlotte, NC 28277
(513) 967-5280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28277, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28277, NC include Hawk Ridge Elementary School, Endhaven Elementary School and Mcalpine Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28277?
3 public preschools are located in 28277.
What is the racial composition of students in 28277?
28277 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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