For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,236 students in 28212, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28212, NC are Idlewild Elementary School, Greenway Park Elementary School and Piney Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28212 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28212, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28212, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7101 Idlewild Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6411
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6411
Gr: PK-5 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Greenway Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Monroe Rd
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-5060
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Piney Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Eaglewind Dr
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6470
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
5932 Farm Pond Lane
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6270
Charlotte, NC 28212
(980) 343-6270
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
28212, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Entrepreneur High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
5745 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 906-2900
Gr: 9-10 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28212, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28212, NC include Idlewild Elementary School, Greenway Park Elementary School and Piney Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28212?
4 public preschools are located in 28212.
What is the racial composition of students in 28212?
28212 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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