For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,698 students in 28269, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28269, NC are Parkside Elementary School, Croft Community School and Winding Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28269 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28269, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28269, NC Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2945 Johnston-oehler Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-9915
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-9915
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Croft Community School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4911 Hucks Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-0370
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-0370
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Winding Springs Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Horace Mann Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-5140
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-5140
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
David Cox Road Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4215 David Cox Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-6540
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-6540
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Statesville Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5521 Milhaven Ln
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-6815
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-6815
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28269, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28269, NC include Parkside Elementary School, Croft Community School and Winding Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28269?
5 public preschools are located in 28269.
What is the racial composition of students in 28269?
28269 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% 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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