For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,768 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28269, NC Public Preschools (2026)
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 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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