For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,893 students in 28117, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28117, NC are Woodland Heights Elementary School, Lake Norman Elementary School and Lakeshore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28117 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28117, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28117, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
288 Forest Lake Boulevard
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-1370
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-1370
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Lake Norman Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Oak Tree Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 662-8261
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 662-8261
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
252 Lakeshore School Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-5970
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-5970
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28117, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28117, NC include Woodland Heights Elementary School, Lake Norman Elementary School and Lakeshore Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28117?
3 public preschools are located in 28117.
What is the racial composition of students in 28117?
28117 public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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