For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 960 students in 28206, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28206, NC are Walter G. Byers School, Highland Renaissance Academy and Druid Hills Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28206 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28206, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28206, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter G. Byers School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Hamilton St
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-6940
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-6940
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Highland Renaissance Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 W Craighead Rd
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5511
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5511
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Druid Hills Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Lucena Ave
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5515
Charlotte, NC 28206
(980) 343-5515
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28206, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28206, NC include Walter G. Byers School, Highland Renaissance Academy and Druid Hills Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 28206?
3 public preschools are located in 28206.
What is the racial composition of students in 28206?
28206 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% 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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