Best Public Preschools in 28208 (Charlotte, NC) (2026)

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Best 28208 North Carolina Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,473 students in 28208, NC.

The top-ranked public preschools in 28208, NC are Allenbrook Elementary School, Reid Park Academy and Westerly Hills Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 28208 have an score of 26% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28208, 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 28208, NC Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Allenbrook Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1430 Allenbrook Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6004

Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Reid Park Academy

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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4108 W Tyvola Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5035

Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Westerly Hills Academy

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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4420 Denver Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6021

Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #44.

Ashley Park Prek-8 School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
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2401 Belfast Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6018

Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

Renaissance West Steam Academy

(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
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3241 New Renaissance Way
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-0049

Gr: PK-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #66.

Bruns Avenue Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
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501 S. Bruns Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-5495

Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28208 North Carolina

28208, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Invest Collegiate Transform (Closed 2023)

Charter School

2045 Suttle Ave
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 370-4000

Gr: K-12 | 324 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Kennedy Charter (Closed 2023)

Charter School

100 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704) 688-2939

Gr: K-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

P.S. 3 (Closed 2023)

538 Bradford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000

Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Spaugh Middle School (Closed 2013)

1901 Herbert Spaugh Ln
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6025

Gr: 6-8

Thomasboro Elementary School (Closed 2023)

538 Bradford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28208
(980) 343-6000

Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28208, NC?

The top-ranked public preschools in 28208, NC include Allenbrook Elementary School, Reid Park Academy and Westerly Hills Academy.

How many public preschools are located in 28208?

6 public preschools are located in 28208.

What is the racial composition of students in 28208?

28208 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).