For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,713 students in 28227, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28227, NC are Bain Elementary School, Clear Creek Elementary School and Lebanon Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28227 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28227, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28227, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bain Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11540 Bain School Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6915
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6915
Gr: PK-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13501 Albemarle Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6922
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-6922
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Lebanon Road Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Lebanon Rd
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-3640
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 343-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28227, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28227, NC include Bain Elementary School, Clear Creek Elementary School and Lebanon Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28227?
3 public preschools are located in 28227.
What is the racial composition of students in 28227?
28227 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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