For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,715 students in 28205, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28205, NC are Highland Mill Montessori, Chantilly Montessori and Shamrock Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28205 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28205, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28205, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Mill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3201 Clemson Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-5525
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-5525
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Chantilly Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Briar Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-0692
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-0692
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Shamrock Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3301 Country Club Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6440
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Windsor Park Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3910 Sudbury Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6405
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6405
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
Merry Oaks International Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3508 Draper Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6422
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6422
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #66.
Winterfield Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Winterfield Pl
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6400
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
28205, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Briar Creek Rd., Dd400
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 355-2077
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 355-2077
Grades: 6-12
| 262 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1092
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1092
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1093
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1093
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
1100 Eastway Dr
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1473
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-1473
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Midwood High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1817 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3697
Charlotte, NC 28205
(980) 343-3697
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28205, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28205, NC include Highland Mill Montessori, Chantilly Montessori and Shamrock Gardens Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28205?
6 public preschools are located in 28205.
What is the racial composition of students in 28205?
28205 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% 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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