For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,947 students in 28117, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28117, NC are Woodland Heights Elementary School, Lake Norman Elementary School and Lakeshore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28117 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28117, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28117, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
288 Forest Lake Boulevard
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-1370
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-1370
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Norman Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Oak Tree Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 662-8261
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 662-8261
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
252 Lakeshore School Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-5970
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-5970
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28117, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28117, NC include Woodland Heights Elementary School, Lake Norman Elementary School and Lakeshore Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28117?
3 public preschools are located in 28117.
What is the racial composition of students in 28117?
28117 public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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