For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 4,049 students in 28215, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28215, NC are Lawrence Orr Elementary School, Briarwood Academy and Reedy Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28215 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28215, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28215, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Orr Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4835 Shamrock Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-9919
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-9919
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Briarwood Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Wilann Dr
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6475
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6475
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #33.
Reedy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10801 Plaza Rd Ext
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6480
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6480
Grades: PK-5
| 881 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph W Grier Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8330 Grier Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5671
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-5671
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #55.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6709 Pence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6464
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6464
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: n/an/a
7515 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6270
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 343-6270
Grades: PK-4
| 542 students
28215, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eastside Stream Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8000 Robinson Church Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 272-8308
Charlotte, NC 28215
(980) 272-8308
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28215, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28215, NC include Lawrence Orr Elementary School, Briarwood Academy and Reedy Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28215?
6 public preschools are located in 28215.
What is the racial composition of students in 28215?
28215 public preschools minority enrollment is 96% 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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