For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,030 students in 28210, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28210, NC are Smithfield Elementary School, Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School and Pinewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28210 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28210, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28210, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 Smithfield Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-6550
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Huntingtowne Farms Ln
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3625
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3625
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
805 Seneca Pl
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5825
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-5825
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Montclaire Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Farmbrook Dr
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3635
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3635
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Starmount Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Brookdale Ave
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3630
Charlotte, NC 28210
(980) 343-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28210, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28210, NC include Smithfield Elementary School, Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School and Pinewood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28210?
5 public preschools are located in 28210.
What is the racial composition of students in 28210?
28210 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% 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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