For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 427 students in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in Oaklawn is Shamrock Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shamrock Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 Country Club Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6440
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte, NC include Shamrock Gardens Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte?
the neighborhood of Oaklawn, Charlotte public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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