For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,108 students in 28216, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28216, NC are Lincoln Heights Montessori, Mountain Island Lake Academy and Oakdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28216 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28216, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28216, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Heights Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 New Castle St
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9442
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-9442
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Island Lake Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7905 Pleasant Grove Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6948
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6948
Gr: PK-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Oakdale Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6076
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6076
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Hornets Nest Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6110
Charlotte, NC 28216
(980) 343-6110
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28216, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28216, NC include Lincoln Heights Montessori, Mountain Island Lake Academy and Oakdale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28216?
4 public preschools are located in 28216.
What is the racial composition of students in 28216?
28216 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% 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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