For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 608 students in 28217, NC.
The top ranked public preschool in 28217, NC is Nations Ford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 28217 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 28217, 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 Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28217, NC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nations Ford Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7050 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5838
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-5838
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
28217, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
756 Tyvola Road, Suite 744
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-3066
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
7030 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-6769
Charlotte, NC 28217
(980) 343-6769
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 28217, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in 28217, NC include Nations Ford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 28217?
1 public preschools are located in 28217.
What is the racial composition of students in 28217?
28217 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% 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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