For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,098 students in 28277, NC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 28277, NC are Hawk Ridge Elementary School, Endhaven Elementary School and Mcalpine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 28277 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28277, NC have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28277, NC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9201 Bryant Farms Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5927
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5927
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Endhaven Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6815 Endhaven Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5436
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-5436
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Mcalpine Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9100 Carswell Ln
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3750
Charlotte, NC 28277
(980) 343-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
28277, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 28277, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 28277, NC include Hawk Ridge Elementary School, Endhaven Elementary School and Mcalpine Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28277?
3 public preschools are located in 28277.
What is the racial composition of students in 28277?
28277 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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