For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 894 students in 28209, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28209, NC are Park Road Montessori and Dilworth Elementary Sedgefield Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28209 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28209, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28209, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Road Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Haven Dr
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5830
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5830
Gr: PK-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Dilworth Elementary Sedgefield Campus
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Hartford Ave
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5826
Charlotte, NC 28209
(980) 343-5826
Gr: PK-2 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28209, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28209, NC include Park Road Montessori and Dilworth Elementary Sedgefield Campus.
How many public preschools are located in 28209?
2 public preschools are located in 28209.
What is the racial composition of students in 28209?
28209 public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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