For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,092 students in 28214, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in 28214, NC are Whitewater Academy, Paw Creek Elementary School and River Oaks Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 28214 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28214, NC have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28214, NC ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitewater Academy
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11600 White Rapids Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-0003
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-0003
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Paw Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Cathey Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6088
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6088
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
River Oaks Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Mt Holly-huntersville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 344-1020
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 344-1020
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
28214, North Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8701 Moores Chapel
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6085
Charlotte, NC 28214
(980) 343-6085
Gr: K-5
Studentfirst Academy Charter (Closed 2015)
Charter School
7020 Tuckaseegee Road
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 394-8749
Charlotte, NC 28214
(704) 394-8749
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28214, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28214, NC include Whitewater Academy, Paw Creek Elementary School and River Oaks Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 28214?
3 public preschools are located in 28214.
What is the racial composition of students in 28214?
28214 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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